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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.24, 34,041.48 and 13,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.24, 34,041.48 and 13,490 is: 18,615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.24 : 34,041.48 = 13,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.24/34,041.48 = 13,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.24x = 34,041.48 × 13,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.24x = 459,219,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,219,565.20/24,668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.82

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