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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,693.59, 34,076.89 and 13,362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,693.59, 34,076.89 and 13,362.84 is: 18,440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,693.59 : 34,076.89 = 13,362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,693.59/34,076.89 = 13,362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,693.59x = 34,076.89 × 13,362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,693.59x = 455,363,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,363,858.38/24,693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.57

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