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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.78, 34,053.90 and 13,498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.78, 34,053.90 and 13,498.78 is: 18,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.78 : 34,053.90 = 13,498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.78/34,053.90 = 13,498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.78x = 34,053.90 × 13,498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.78x = 459,686,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,686,104.24/24,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,628.29

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