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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.51, 34,126.68 and 13,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.51, 34,126.68 and 13,399.32 is: 18,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.51 : 34,126.68 = 13,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.51/34,126.68 = 13,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.51x = 34,126.68 × 13,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.51x = 457,274,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,274,246.59/24,729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.03

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