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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,691.46, 34,073.96 and 13,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,691.46, 34,073.96 and 13,360.70 is: 18,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,691.46 : 34,073.96 = 13,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,691.46/34,073.96 = 13,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,691.46x = 34,073.96 × 13,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,691.46x = 455,251,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,251,720.20/24,691.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.62

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