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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,653.91, 34,022.40 and 13,323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,653.91, 34,022.40 and 13,323.37 is: 18,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,653.91 : 34,022.40 = 13,323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,653.91/34,022.40 = 13,323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,653.91x = 34,022.40 × 13,323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,653.91x = 453,292,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,292,938.43/24,653.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.25

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