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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,740.64, 34,141.98 and 13,410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,740.64, 34,141.98 and 13,410.41 is: 18,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,740.64 : 34,141.98 = 13,410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,740.64/34,141.98 = 13,410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,740.64x = 34,141.98 × 13,410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,740.64x = 457,857,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,857,983.92/24,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.31

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