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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.16, 34,036.40 and 13,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.16, 34,036.40 and 13,486.16 is: 18,610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.16 : 34,036.40 = 13,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.16/34,036.40 = 13,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.16x = 34,036.40 × 13,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.16x = 459,020,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,020,336.22/24,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.82

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