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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.24, 34,098.77 and 13,378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.24, 34,098.77 and 13,378.81 is: 18,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.24 : 34,098.77 = 13,378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.24/34,098.77 = 13,378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.24x = 34,098.77 × 13,378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.24x = 456,200,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,200,898.17/24,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.77

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