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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,680.72, 34,059.29 and 13,350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,680.72, 34,059.29 and 13,350.25 is: 18,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,680.72 : 34,059.29 = 13,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,680.72/34,059.29 = 13,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,680.72x = 34,059.29 × 13,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,680.72x = 454,699,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,699,984.55/24,680.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,423.28

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