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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,642.67, 34,006.90 and 13,312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,642.67, 34,006.90 and 13,312.17 is: 18,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,642.67 : 34,006.90 = 13,312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,642.67/34,006.90 = 13,312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,642.67x = 34,006.90 × 13,312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,642.67x = 452,705,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,705,633.97/24,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,370.80

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