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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.82, 34,127.15 and 13,399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.82, 34,127.15 and 13,399.39 is: 18,491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.82 : 34,127.15 = 13,399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.82/34,127.15 = 13,399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.82x = 34,127.15 × 13,399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.82x = 457,282,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,282,992.44/24,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.16

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