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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,700.46, 34,086.68 and 13,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,700.46, 34,086.68 and 13,369.97 is: 18,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,700.46 : 34,086.68 = 13,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,700.46/34,086.68 = 13,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,700.46x = 34,086.68 × 13,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,700.46x = 455,737,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,737,651.72/24,700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.58

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