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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.66, 34,110.19 and 13,386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.66, 34,110.19 and 13,386.90 is: 18,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.66 : 34,110.19 = 13,386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.66/34,110.19 = 13,386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.66x = 34,110.19 × 13,386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.66x = 456,629,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,629,702.51/24,717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.82

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