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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.76, 34,100.87 and 13,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.76, 34,100.87 and 13,380.27 is: 18,464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.76 : 34,100.87 = 13,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.76/34,100.87 = 13,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.76x = 34,100.87 × 13,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.76x = 456,278,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,278,780.93/24,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.78

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