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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,691.16, 34,073.57 and 13,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,691.16, 34,073.57 and 13,360.41 is: 18,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,691.16 : 34,073.57 = 13,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,691.16/34,073.57 = 13,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,691.16x = 34,073.57 × 13,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,691.16x = 455,236,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,236,798.56/24,691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.24

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