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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668, 34,041.78 and 13,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668, 34,041.78 and 13,337.52 is: 18,405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668 : 34,041.78 = 13,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668/34,041.78 = 13,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668x = 34,041.78 × 13,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668x = 454,032,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,032,921.59/24,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,405.75

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