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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,718.38, 34,111.47 and 13,388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,718.38, 34,111.47 and 13,388.01 is: 18,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,718.38 : 34,111.47 = 13,388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,718.38/34,111.47 = 13,388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,718.38x = 34,111.47 × 13,388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,718.38x = 456,684,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,684,701.47/24,718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.51

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