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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.54, 34,458.24 and 13,639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.54, 34,458.24 and 13,639.36 is: 18,822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.54 : 34,458.24 = 13,639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.54/34,458.24 = 13,639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.54x = 34,458.24 × 13,639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.54x = 469,988,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,988,340.33/24,969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.47

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