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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.79, 34,402.48 and 13,599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.79, 34,402.48 and 13,599.55 is: 18,767.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.79 : 34,402.48 = 13,599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.79/34,402.48 = 13,599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.79x = 34,402.48 × 13,599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.79x = 467,858,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,858,126.88/24,929.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,767.03

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