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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.95, 34,095.35 and 13,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.95, 34,095.35 and 13,376.15 is: 18,458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.95 : 34,095.35 = 13,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.95/34,095.35 = 13,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.95x = 34,095.35 × 13,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.95x = 456,064,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,064,515.90/24,706.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.96

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