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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.22, 34,057.23 and 13,348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.22, 34,057.23 and 13,348.64 is: 18,421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.22 : 34,057.23 = 13,348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.22/34,057.23 = 13,348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.22x = 34,057.23 × 13,348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.22x = 454,617,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,617,532.38/24,679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.07

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