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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.03, 34,098.04 and 13,378.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.03, 34,098.04 and 13,378.43 is: 18,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.03 : 34,098.04 = 13,378.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.03/34,098.04 = 13,378.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.03x = 34,098.04 × 13,378.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.03x = 456,178,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,178,241.28/24,709.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.01

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