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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.85, 34,002.96 and 13,309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.85, 34,002.96 and 13,309.35 is: 18,366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.85 : 34,002.96 = 13,309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.85/34,002.96 = 13,309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.85x = 34,002.96 × 13,309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.85x = 452,557,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,557,295.68/24,639.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.89

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