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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.25, 34,048.52 and 13,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.25, 34,048.52 and 13,494.25 is: 18,622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.25 : 34,048.52 = 13,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.25/34,048.52 = 13,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.25x = 34,048.52 × 13,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.25x = 459,459,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,459,241.01/24,672.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.51

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