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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.66, 34,212.74 and 13,461.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.66, 34,212.74 and 13,461.26 is: 18,576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.66 : 34,212.74 = 13,461.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.66/34,212.74 = 13,461.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.66x = 34,212.74 × 13,461.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.66x = 460,546,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,546,350.08/24,791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.67

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