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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.76, 34,102.25 and 13,381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.76, 34,102.25 and 13,381.27 is: 18,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.76 : 34,102.25 = 13,381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.76/34,102.25 = 13,381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.76x = 34,102.25 × 13,381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.76x = 456,331,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,331,414.86/24,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.16

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