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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,686.94, 34,067.83 and 13,356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,686.94, 34,067.83 and 13,356.45 is: 18,431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,686.94 : 34,067.83 = 13,356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,686.94/34,067.83 = 13,356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,686.94x = 34,067.83 × 13,356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,686.94x = 455,025,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,025,268.00/24,686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.82

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