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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.68, 34,054.02 and 13,498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.68, 34,054.02 and 13,498.68 is: 18,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.68 : 34,054.02 = 13,498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.68/34,054.02 = 13,498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.68x = 34,054.02 × 13,498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.68x = 459,684,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,684,318.69/24,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,628.29

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