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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.58, 34,009.53 and 13,314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.58, 34,009.53 and 13,314.07 is: 18,373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.58 : 34,009.53 = 13,314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.58/34,009.53 = 13,314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.58x = 34,009.53 × 13,314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.58x = 452,805,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,805,349.29/24,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.43

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