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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.02, 34,044.12 and 13,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.02, 34,044.12 and 13,492.02 is: 18,618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.02 : 34,044.12 = 13,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.02/34,044.12 = 13,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.02x = 34,044.12 × 13,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.02x = 459,323,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,323,947.92/24,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,618.71

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