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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,809.48, 34,237.46 and 13,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,809.48, 34,237.46 and 13,479.20 is: 18,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,809.48 : 34,237.46 = 13,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,809.48/34,237.46 = 13,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,809.48x = 34,237.46 × 13,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,809.48x = 461,493,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,493,570.83/24,809.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.50

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