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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,723.02, 34,117.81 and 13,392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,723.02, 34,117.81 and 13,392.62 is: 18,481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,723.02 : 34,117.81 = 13,392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,723.02/34,117.81 = 13,392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,723.02x = 34,117.81 × 13,392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,723.02x = 456,926,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,926,692.48/24,723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.83

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