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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.02, 34,056.95 and 13,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.02, 34,056.95 and 13,348.53 is: 18,420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.02 : 34,056.95 = 13,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.02/34,056.95 = 13,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.02x = 34,056.95 × 13,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.02x = 454,610,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,610,152.04/24,679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.92

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