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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679, 34,056.89 and 13,348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679, 34,056.89 and 13,348.41 is: 18,420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679 : 34,056.89 = 13,348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679/34,056.89 = 13,348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679x = 34,056.89 × 13,348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679x = 454,605,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,605,331.04/24,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.74

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