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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,780.39, 34,196.97 and 13,449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,780.39, 34,196.97 and 13,449.88 is: 18,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,780.39 : 34,196.97 = 13,449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,780.39/34,196.97 = 13,449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,780.39x = 34,196.97 × 13,449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,780.39x = 459,945,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,945,160.39/24,780.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.85

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