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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.49, 34,041.82 and 13,490.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.49, 34,041.82 and 13,490.25 is: 18,616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.49 : 34,041.82 = 13,490.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.49/34,041.82 = 13,490.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.49x = 34,041.82 × 13,490.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.49x = 459,232,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,232,662.26/24,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.16

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