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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754.41, 34,160.13 and 13,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754.41, 34,160.13 and 13,423.70 is: 18,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754.41 : 34,160.13 = 13,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754.41/34,160.13 = 13,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754.41x = 34,160.13 × 13,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754.41x = 458,555,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,555,166.28/24,754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.18

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