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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.28, 34,047.36 and 13,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.28, 34,047.36 and 13,493.28 is: 18,621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.28 : 34,047.36 = 13,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.28/34,047.36 = 13,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.28x = 34,047.36 × 13,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.28x = 459,410,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,410,561.74/24,671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,621.27

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