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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,687.60, 34,068.67 and 13,357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,687.60, 34,068.67 and 13,357.09 is: 18,432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,687.60 : 34,068.67 = 13,357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,687.60/34,068.67 = 13,357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,687.60x = 34,068.67 × 13,357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,687.60x = 455,058,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,058,291.37/24,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,432.67

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