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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,789.62, 34,209.72 and 13,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,789.62, 34,209.72 and 13,459.12 is: 18,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,789.62 : 34,209.72 = 13,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,789.62/34,209.72 = 13,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,789.62x = 34,209.72 × 13,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,789.62x = 460,432,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,432,641.12/24,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.60

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