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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.52, 34,046.19 and 13,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.52, 34,046.19 and 13,493.52 is: 18,620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.52 : 34,046.19 = 13,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.52/34,046.19 = 13,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.52x = 34,046.19 × 13,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.52x = 459,402,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,402,945.69/24,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.78

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