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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,653.16, 34,021.37 and 13,322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,653.16, 34,021.37 and 13,322.62 is: 18,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,653.16 : 34,021.37 = 13,322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,653.16/34,021.37 = 13,322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,653.16x = 34,021.37 × 13,322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,653.16x = 453,253,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,253,632.72/24,653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.21

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