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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.74, 34,058.02 and 13,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.74, 34,058.02 and 13,349.22 is: 18,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.74 : 34,058.02 = 13,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.74/34,058.02 = 13,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.74x = 34,058.02 × 13,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.74x = 454,648,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,648,001.74/24,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.91

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