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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.89, 34,054.91 and 13,498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.89, 34,054.91 and 13,498.89 is: 18,628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.89 : 34,054.91 = 13,498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.89/34,054.91 = 13,498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.89x = 34,054.91 × 13,498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.89x = 459,703,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,703,416.56/24,676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,628.90

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