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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.16, 34,031.03 and 13,329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.16, 34,031.03 and 13,329.63 is: 18,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.16 : 34,031.03 = 13,329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.16/34,031.03 = 13,329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.16x = 34,031.03 × 13,329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.16x = 453,621,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,621,038.42/24,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.89

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