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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.14, 34,098.36 and 13,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.14, 34,098.36 and 13,378.44 is: 18,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.14 : 34,098.36 = 13,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.14/34,098.36 = 13,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.14x = 34,098.36 × 13,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.14x = 456,182,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,182,863.36/24,709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.11

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