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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.27, 34,043.73 and 13,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.27, 34,043.73 and 13,338.72 is: 18,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.27 : 34,043.73 = 13,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.27/34,043.73 = 13,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.27x = 34,043.73 × 13,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.27x = 454,099,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,099,782.23/24,669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.51

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