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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.47, 34,057.53 and 13,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.47, 34,057.53 and 13,348.95 is: 18,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.47 : 34,057.53 = 13,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.47/34,057.53 = 13,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.47x = 34,057.53 × 13,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.47x = 454,632,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,632,094.81/24,679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.47

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