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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.96, 34,054.48 and 13,346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.96, 34,054.48 and 13,346.68 is: 18,418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.96 : 34,054.48 = 13,346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.96/34,054.48 = 13,346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.96x = 34,054.48 × 13,346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.96x = 454,514,365.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,514,365.63/24,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.57

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