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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849, 34,291.62 and 13,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849, 34,291.62 and 13,671 is: 18,865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849 : 34,291.62 = 13,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849/34,291.62 = 13,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849x = 34,291.62 × 13,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849x = 468,800,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,800,737.02/24,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.98

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