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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,691.95, 34,074.72 and 13,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,691.95, 34,074.72 and 13,361.46 is: 18,438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,691.95 : 34,074.72 = 13,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,691.95/34,074.72 = 13,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,691.95x = 34,074.72 × 13,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,691.95x = 455,288,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,288,008.29/24,691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.72

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