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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.15, 34,041.53 and 13,490.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.15, 34,041.53 and 13,490.15 is: 18,616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.15 : 34,041.53 = 13,490.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.15/34,041.53 = 13,490.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.15x = 34,041.53 × 13,490.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.15x = 459,225,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,225,175.72/24,668.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.12

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