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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.08, 34,049.70 and 13,495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.08, 34,049.70 and 13,495.08 is: 18,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.08 : 34,049.70 = 13,495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.08/34,049.70 = 13,495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.08x = 34,049.70 × 13,495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.08x = 459,503,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,503,425.48/24,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.68

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