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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.63, 34,047.66 and 13,493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.63, 34,047.66 and 13,493.63 is: 18,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.63 : 34,047.66 = 13,493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.63/34,047.66 = 13,493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.63x = 34,047.66 × 13,493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.63x = 459,426,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,426,356.17/24,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,621.65

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