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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.25, 34,057.63 and 13,348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.25, 34,057.63 and 13,348.97 is: 18,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.25 : 34,057.63 = 13,348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.25/34,057.63 = 13,348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.25x = 34,057.63 × 13,348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.25x = 454,634,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,634,281.14/24,679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.72

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