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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,700.79, 34,086.94 and 13,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,700.79, 34,086.94 and 13,370.20 is: 18,450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,700.79 : 34,086.94 = 13,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,700.79/34,086.94 = 13,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,700.79x = 34,086.94 × 13,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,700.79x = 455,749,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,749,205.19/24,700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.79

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