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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,939.95, 34,416.63 and 13,609.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,939.95, 34,416.63 and 13,609.67 is: 18,781.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,939.95 : 34,416.63 = 13,609.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,939.95/34,416.63 = 13,609.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,939.95x = 34,416.63 × 13,609.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,939.95x = 468,398,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,398,804.73/24,939.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,781.07

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