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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.79, 34,104.87 and 13,383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.79, 34,104.87 and 13,383.03 is: 18,468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.79 : 34,104.87 = 13,383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.79/34,104.87 = 13,383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.79x = 34,104.87 × 13,383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.79x = 456,426,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,426,460.00/24,713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.49

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