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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.83, 34,360.77 and 13,569.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.83, 34,360.77 and 13,569.09 is: 18,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.83 : 34,360.77 = 13,569.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.83/34,360.77 = 13,569.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.83x = 34,360.77 × 13,569.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.83x = 466,244,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,244,311.66/24,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.80

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