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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.56, 34,168.21 and 13,429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.56, 34,168.21 and 13,429.06 is: 18,532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.56 : 34,168.21 = 13,429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.56/34,168.21 = 13,429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.56x = 34,168.21 × 13,429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.56x = 458,846,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,846,942.18/24,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.11

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