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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,716.73, 34,108.90 and 13,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,716.73, 34,108.90 and 13,385.96 is: 18,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,716.73 : 34,108.90 = 13,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,716.73/34,108.90 = 13,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,716.73x = 34,108.90 × 13,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,716.73x = 456,580,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,580,371.04/24,716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.52

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