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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.35, 34,109.98 and 13,386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.35, 34,109.98 and 13,386.87 is: 18,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.35 : 34,109.98 = 13,386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.35/34,109.98 = 13,386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.35x = 34,109.98 × 13,386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.35x = 456,625,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,625,834.50/24,717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.90

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