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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,837.47, 34,275.72 and 13,659.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,837.47, 34,275.72 and 13,659.47 is: 18,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,837.47 : 34,275.72 = 13,659.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,837.47/34,275.72 = 13,659.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,837.47x = 34,275.72 × 13,659.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,837.47x = 468,188,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,188,177.45/24,837.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.08

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