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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.59, 34,292.52 and 13,519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.59, 34,292.52 and 13,519.17 is: 18,656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.59 : 34,292.52 = 13,519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.59/34,292.52 = 13,519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.59x = 34,292.52 × 13,519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.59x = 463,606,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,606,407.61/24,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.51

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