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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.33, 34,105.60 and 13,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.33, 34,105.60 and 13,383.56 is: 18,469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.33 : 34,105.60 = 13,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.33/34,105.60 = 13,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.33x = 34,105.60 × 13,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.33x = 456,454,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,454,429.20/24,714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.23

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