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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.79, 34,114.68 and 13,390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.79, 34,114.68 and 13,390.36 is: 18,478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.79 : 34,114.68 = 13,390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.79/34,114.68 = 13,390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.79x = 34,114.68 × 13,390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.79x = 456,807,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,807,846.48/24,720.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.69

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