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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.56, 34,036.38 and 13,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.56, 34,036.38 and 13,486.56 is: 18,611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.56 : 34,036.38 = 13,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.56/34,036.38 = 13,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.56x = 34,036.38 × 13,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.56x = 459,033,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,033,681.05/24,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.06

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