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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,689.92, 34,072.10 and 13,359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,689.92, 34,072.10 and 13,359.38 is: 18,435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,689.92 : 34,072.10 = 13,359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,689.92/34,072.10 = 13,359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,689.92x = 34,072.10 × 13,359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,689.92x = 455,182,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,182,131.30/24,689.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.95

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