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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,675, 34,051.50 and 13,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,675, 34,051.50 and 13,497.24 is: 18,626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675 : 34,051.50 = 13,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675/34,051.50 = 13,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675x = 34,051.50 × 13,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675x = 459,601,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,601,267.86/24,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.19

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