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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,697.93, 34,082.88 and 13,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,697.93, 34,082.88 and 13,367.20 is: 18,446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,697.93 : 34,082.88 = 13,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,697.93/34,082.88 = 13,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,697.93x = 34,082.88 × 13,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,697.93x = 455,592,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,592,673.54/24,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.59

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