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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.14, 34,099.74 and 13,379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.14, 34,099.74 and 13,379.44 is: 18,463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.14 : 34,099.74 = 13,379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.14/34,099.74 = 13,379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.14x = 34,099.74 × 13,379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.14x = 456,235,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,235,425.35/24,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.49

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