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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.94, 34,058.23 and 13,349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.94, 34,058.23 and 13,349.45 is: 18,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.94 : 34,058.23 = 13,349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.94/34,058.23 = 13,349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.94x = 34,058.23 × 13,349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.94x = 454,658,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,658,690.25/24,679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,422.20

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