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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,678.76, 34,056.69 and 13,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,678.76, 34,056.69 and 13,348.26 is: 18,420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,678.76 : 34,056.69 = 13,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,678.76/34,056.69 = 13,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,678.76x = 34,056.69 × 13,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,678.76x = 454,597,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,597,441.83/24,678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.59

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