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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.37, 34,020.26 and 13,321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.37, 34,020.26 and 13,321.86 is: 18,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.37 : 34,020.26 = 13,321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.37/34,020.26 = 13,321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.37x = 34,020.26 × 13,321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.37x = 453,213,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,213,201.85/24,652.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.16

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