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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671, 34,045.98 and 13,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671, 34,045.98 and 13,493 is: 18,620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671 : 34,045.98 = 13,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671/34,045.98 = 13,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671x = 34,045.98 × 13,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671x = 459,382,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,382,408.14/24,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.34

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