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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,678.02, 34,055.57 and 13,347.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,678.02, 34,055.57 and 13,347.53 is: 18,419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,678.02 : 34,055.57 = 13,347.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,678.02/34,055.57 = 13,347.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,678.02x = 34,055.57 × 13,347.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,678.02x = 454,557,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,557,675.50/24,678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.54

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