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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.13, 34,179.24 and 13,589.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.13, 34,179.24 and 13,589.13 is: 18,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.13 : 34,179.24 = 13,589.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.13/34,179.24 = 13,589.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.13x = 34,179.24 × 13,589.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.13x = 464,465,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,465,896.82/24,767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.32

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