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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.74, 34,043.54 and 13,491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.74, 34,043.54 and 13,491.50 is: 18,617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.74 : 34,043.54 = 13,491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.74/34,043.54 = 13,491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.74x = 34,043.54 × 13,491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.74x = 459,298,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,298,419.91/24,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.89

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