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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.28, 34,069.68 and 13,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.28, 34,069.68 and 13,357.76 is: 18,433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.28 : 34,069.68 = 13,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.28/34,069.68 = 13,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.28x = 34,069.68 × 13,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.28x = 455,094,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,094,608.72/24,688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.63

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