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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,678, 34,055.51 and 13,347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,678, 34,055.51 and 13,347.41 is: 18,419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,678 : 34,055.51 = 13,347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,678/34,055.51 = 13,347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,678x = 34,055.51 × 13,347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,678x = 454,552,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,552,854.73/24,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.36

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