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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.96, 34,102.58 and 13,381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.96, 34,102.58 and 13,381.59 is: 18,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.96 : 34,102.58 = 13,381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.96/34,102.58 = 13,381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.96x = 34,102.58 × 13,381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.96x = 456,346,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,346,676.59/24,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.63

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