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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.52, 34,046.63 and 13,340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.52, 34,046.63 and 13,340.94 is: 18,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.52 : 34,046.63 = 13,340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.52/34,046.63 = 13,340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.52x = 34,046.63 × 13,340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.52x = 454,213,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,213,903.68/24,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.45

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