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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.66, 34,027.58 and 13,327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.66, 34,027.58 and 13,327.13 is: 18,391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.66 : 34,027.58 = 13,327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.66/34,027.58 = 13,327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.66x = 34,027.58 × 13,327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.66x = 453,489,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,489,982.25/24,657.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.44

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