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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.13, 34,099.93 and 13,379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.13, 34,099.93 and 13,379.64 is: 18,463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.13 : 34,099.93 = 13,379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.13/34,099.93 = 13,379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.13x = 34,099.93 × 13,379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.13x = 456,244,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,244,787.43/24,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.88

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