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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.56, 34,103.35 and 13,382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.56, 34,103.35 and 13,382.15 is: 18,467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.56 : 34,103.35 = 13,382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.56/34,103.35 = 13,382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.56x = 34,103.35 × 13,382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.56x = 456,375,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,375,907.78/24,712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.37

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