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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.42, 34,009.26 and 13,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.42, 34,009.26 and 13,313.88 is: 18,373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.42 : 34,009.26 = 13,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.42/34,009.26 = 13,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.42x = 34,009.26 × 13,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.42x = 452,795,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,795,206.53/24,644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.13

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