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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.59, 34,002.61 and 13,309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.59, 34,002.61 and 13,309.11 is: 18,366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.59 : 34,002.61 = 13,309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.59/34,002.61 = 13,309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.59x = 34,002.61 × 13,309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.59x = 452,544,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,544,443.50/24,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.56

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