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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,753.99, 34,160.36 and 13,423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,753.99, 34,160.36 and 13,423.51 is: 18,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,753.99 : 34,160.36 = 13,423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,753.99/34,160.36 = 13,423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,753.99x = 34,160.36 × 13,423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,753.99x = 458,551,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,551,934.06/24,753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.36

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