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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.56, 34,057.68 and 13,349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.56, 34,057.68 and 13,349.06 is: 18,421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.56 : 34,057.68 = 13,349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.56/34,057.68 = 13,349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.56x = 34,057.68 × 13,349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.56x = 454,638,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,638,013.78/24,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.64

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