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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,761.22, 34,170.20 and 13,430.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,761.22, 34,170.20 and 13,430.51 is: 18,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,761.22 : 34,170.20 = 13,430.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,761.22/34,170.20 = 13,430.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,761.22x = 34,170.20 × 13,430.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,761.22x = 458,922,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,922,974.80/24,761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.94

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