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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,680.76, 34,059.30 and 13,350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,680.76, 34,059.30 and 13,350.24 is: 18,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,680.76 : 34,059.30 = 13,350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,680.76/34,059.30 = 13,350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,680.76x = 34,059.30 × 13,350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,680.76x = 454,699,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,699,829.23/24,680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,423.25

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