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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754.39, 34,161.06 and 13,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754.39, 34,161.06 and 13,423.88 is: 18,524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754.39 : 34,161.06 = 13,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754.39/34,161.06 = 13,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754.39x = 34,161.06 × 13,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754.39x = 458,574,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,574,065.33/24,754.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.96

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