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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,780.99, 34,197.80 and 13,450.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,780.99, 34,197.80 and 13,450.49 is: 18,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,780.99 : 34,197.80 = 13,450.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,780.99/34,197.80 = 13,450.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,780.99x = 34,197.80 × 13,450.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,780.99x = 459,976,928.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,976,928.68/24,780.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,561.68

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