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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669, 34,044.03 and 13,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669, 34,044.03 and 13,491 is: 18,618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669 : 34,044.03 = 13,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669/34,044.03 = 13,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669x = 34,044.03 × 13,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669x = 459,288,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,288,008.73/24,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,618.02

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