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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.72, 34,168.13 and 13,429.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.72, 34,168.13 and 13,429.01 is: 18,531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.72 : 34,168.13 = 13,429.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.72/34,168.13 = 13,429.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.72x = 34,168.13 × 13,429.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.72x = 458,843,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,843,921.47/24,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.87

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