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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.69, 34,046.36 and 13,492.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.69, 34,046.36 and 13,492.69 is: 18,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.69 : 34,046.36 = 13,492.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.69/34,046.36 = 13,492.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.69x = 34,046.36 × 13,492.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.69x = 459,376,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,376,879.13/24,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.35

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