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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.74, 34,168.30 and 13,429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.74, 34,168.30 and 13,429.26 is: 18,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.74 : 34,168.30 = 13,429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.74/34,168.30 = 13,429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.74x = 34,168.30 × 13,429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.74x = 458,854,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,854,950.88/24,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.30

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