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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,847.39, 34,289.46 and 13,669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,847.39, 34,289.46 and 13,669.39 is: 18,863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,847.39 : 34,289.46 = 13,669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,847.39/34,289.46 = 13,669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,847.39x = 34,289.46 × 13,669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,847.39x = 468,716,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,716,001.63/24,847.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.79

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