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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,719.59, 34,112.83 and 13,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,719.59, 34,112.83 and 13,388.82 is: 18,476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,719.59 : 34,112.83 = 13,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,719.59/34,112.83 = 13,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,719.59x = 34,112.83 × 13,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,719.59x = 456,730,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,730,540.56/24,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.46

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