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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,690.57, 34,072.74 and 13,359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,690.57, 34,072.74 and 13,359.82 is: 18,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,690.57 : 34,072.74 = 13,359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,690.57/34,072.74 = 13,359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,690.57x = 34,072.74 × 13,359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,690.57x = 455,205,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,205,706.71/24,690.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.42

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