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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.80, 34,005.69 and 13,311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.80, 34,005.69 and 13,311.29 is: 18,369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.80 : 34,005.69 = 13,311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.80/34,005.69 = 13,311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.80x = 34,005.69 × 13,311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.80x = 452,659,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,659,601.24/24,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.58

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