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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.74, 34,099.45 and 13,379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.74, 34,099.45 and 13,379.23 is: 18,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.74 : 34,099.45 = 13,379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.74/34,099.45 = 13,379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.74x = 34,099.45 × 13,379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.74x = 456,224,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,224,384.42/24,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.34

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