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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.04, 34,037.72 and 13,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.04, 34,037.72 and 13,487.04 is: 18,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.04 : 34,037.72 = 13,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.04/34,037.72 = 13,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.04x = 34,037.72 × 13,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.04x = 459,068,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,068,091.15/24,665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.10

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