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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.04, 34,069.50 and 13,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.04, 34,069.50 and 13,357.48 is: 18,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.04 : 34,069.50 = 13,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.04/34,069.50 = 13,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.04x = 34,069.50 × 13,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.04x = 455,082,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,082,664.86/24,688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.32

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