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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.59, 34,102.04 and 13,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.59, 34,102.04 and 13,381.22 is: 18,466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.59 : 34,102.04 = 13,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.59/34,102.04 = 13,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.59x = 34,102.04 × 13,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.59x = 456,326,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,326,918.04/24,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.11

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