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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751.77, 34,157.06 and 13,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751.77, 34,157.06 and 13,421.04 is: 18,520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751.77 : 34,157.06 = 13,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751.77/34,157.06 = 13,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751.77x = 34,157.06 × 13,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751.77x = 458,423,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,423,201.44/24,751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.83

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