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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.48, 34,017.69 and 13,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.48, 34,017.69 and 13,320 is: 18,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.48 : 34,017.69 = 13,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.48/34,017.69 = 13,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.48x = 34,017.69 × 13,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.48x = 453,115,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,115,630.80/24,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.62

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