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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.21, 34,079.10 and 13,364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.21, 34,079.10 and 13,364.45 is: 18,442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.21 : 34,079.10 = 13,364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.21/34,079.10 = 13,364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.21x = 34,079.10 × 13,364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.21x = 455,448,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,448,428.00/24,695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.78

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