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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,675.60, 34,052.14 and 13,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,675.60, 34,052.14 and 13,497.60 is: 18,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675.60 : 34,052.14 = 13,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675.60/34,052.14 = 13,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675.60x = 34,052.14 × 13,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675.60x = 459,622,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,622,164.86/24,675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.59

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