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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,829.79, 34,265.10 and 13,651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,829.79, 34,265.10 and 13,651.79 is: 18,839.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,829.79 : 34,265.10 = 13,651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,829.79/34,265.10 = 13,651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,829.79x = 34,265.10 × 13,651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,829.79x = 467,779,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,779,778.20/24,829.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.46

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