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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,654.66, 34,023.44 and 13,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,654.66, 34,023.44 and 13,324.13 is: 18,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,654.66 : 34,023.44 = 13,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,654.66/34,023.44 = 13,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,654.66x = 34,023.44 × 13,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,654.66x = 453,332,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,332,500.87/24,654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.29

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