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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.13, 34,098.55 and 13,378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.13, 34,098.55 and 13,378.64 is: 18,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.13 : 34,098.55 = 13,378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.13/34,098.55 = 13,378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.13x = 34,098.55 × 13,378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.13x = 456,192,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,192,054.48/24,709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.49

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