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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.27, 34,041.71 and 13,490.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.27, 34,041.71 and 13,490.27 is: 18,616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.27 : 34,041.71 = 13,490.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.27/34,041.71 = 13,490.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.27x = 34,041.71 × 13,490.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.27x = 459,231,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,231,791.71/24,668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.30

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