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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,686.60, 34,067.30 and 13,356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,686.60, 34,067.30 and 13,356.09 is: 18,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,686.60 : 34,067.30 = 13,356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,686.60/34,067.30 = 13,356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,686.60x = 34,067.30 × 13,356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,686.60x = 455,005,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,005,858.08/24,686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.29

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