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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.37, 34,079.35 and 13,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.37, 34,079.35 and 13,364.62 is: 18,443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.37 : 34,079.35 = 13,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.37/34,079.35 = 13,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.37x = 34,079.35 × 13,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.37x = 455,457,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,457,562.60/24,695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.03

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