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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.50, 34,051.08 and 13,496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.50, 34,051.08 and 13,496.50 is: 18,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.50 : 34,051.08 = 13,496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.50/34,051.08 = 13,496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.50x = 34,051.08 × 13,496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.50x = 459,570,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,570,401.22/24,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.32

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