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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.49, 34,030.35 and 13,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.49, 34,030.35 and 13,329.20 is: 18,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.49 : 34,030.35 = 13,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.49/34,030.35 = 13,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.49x = 34,030.35 × 13,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.49x = 453,597,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,597,463.18/24,659.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.44

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