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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.61, 34,101.75 and 13,380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.61, 34,101.75 and 13,380.79 is: 18,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.61 : 34,101.75 = 13,380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.61/34,101.75 = 13,380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.61x = 34,101.75 × 13,380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.61x = 456,308,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,308,355.38/24,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.34

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