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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,769.58, 34,180.35 and 13,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,769.58, 34,180.35 and 13,592.30 is: 18,756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,769.58 : 34,180.35 = 13,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,769.58/34,180.35 = 13,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,769.58x = 34,180.35 × 13,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,769.58x = 464,589,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,589,571.31/24,769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,756.46

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