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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.74, 34,039.41 and 13,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.74, 34,039.41 and 13,488.50 is: 18,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.74 : 34,039.41 = 13,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.74/34,039.41 = 13,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.74x = 34,039.41 × 13,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.74x = 459,140,581.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,140,581.79/24,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.75

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