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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683.39, 34,062.93 and 13,352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683.39, 34,062.93 and 13,352.84 is: 18,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683.39 : 34,062.93 = 13,352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683.39/34,062.93 = 13,352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683.39x = 34,062.93 × 13,352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683.39x = 454,837,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,837,003.25/24,683.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.84

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