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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.98, 34,179.39 and 13,589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.98, 34,179.39 and 13,589.74 is: 18,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.98 : 34,179.39 = 13,589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.98/34,179.39 = 13,589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.98x = 34,179.39 × 13,589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.98x = 464,489,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,489,023.46/24,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.61

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