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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,655.66, 34,024.82 and 13,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,655.66, 34,024.82 and 13,325.13 is: 18,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,655.66 : 34,024.82 = 13,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,655.66/34,024.82 = 13,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,655.66x = 34,024.82 × 13,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,655.66x = 453,385,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,385,149.73/24,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.68

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