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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.72, 34,036.02 and 13,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.72, 34,036.02 and 13,485.72 is: 18,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.72 : 34,036.02 = 13,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.72/34,036.02 = 13,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.72x = 34,036.02 × 13,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.72x = 459,000,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,000,235.63/24,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.34

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