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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.14, 34,053.88 and 13,498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.14, 34,053.88 and 13,498.14 is: 18,627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.14 : 34,053.88 = 13,498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.14/34,053.88 = 13,498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.14x = 34,053.88 × 13,498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.14x = 459,664,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,664,039.78/24,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.87

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