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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,819.55, 34,251.21 and 13,489.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,819.55, 34,251.21 and 13,489.08 is: 18,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,819.55 : 34,251.21 = 13,489.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,819.55/34,251.21 = 13,489.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,819.55x = 34,251.21 × 13,489.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,819.55x = 462,017,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,017,190.16/24,819.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.05

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