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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,799.72, 34,223.86 and 13,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,799.72, 34,223.86 and 13,469.32 is: 18,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,799.72 : 34,223.86 = 13,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,799.72/34,223.86 = 13,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,799.72x = 34,223.86 × 13,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,799.72x = 460,972,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,972,315.73/24,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.80

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