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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.78, 34,292.36 and 13,519.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.78, 34,292.36 and 13,519.15 is: 18,656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.78 : 34,292.36 = 13,519.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.78/34,292.36 = 13,519.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.78x = 34,292.36 × 13,519.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.78x = 463,603,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,603,506.76/24,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.24

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