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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.08, 34,079.14 and 13,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.08, 34,079.14 and 13,517 is: 18,653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.08 : 34,079.14 = 13,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.08/34,079.14 = 13,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.08x = 34,079.14 × 13,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.08x = 460,647,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,647,735.38/24,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,653.42

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