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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.75, 34,049.21 and 13,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.75, 34,049.21 and 13,494.75 is: 18,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.75 : 34,049.21 = 13,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.75/34,049.21 = 13,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.75x = 34,049.21 × 13,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.75x = 459,485,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,485,576.65/24,672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.20

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