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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,716.61, 34,108.73 and 13,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,716.61, 34,108.73 and 13,385.84 is: 18,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,716.61 : 34,108.73 = 13,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,716.61/34,108.73 = 13,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,716.61x = 34,108.73 × 13,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,716.61x = 456,573,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,573,831.84/24,716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.35

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