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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.68, 34,458.22 and 13,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.68, 34,458.22 and 13,639.26 is: 18,822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.68 : 34,458.22 = 13,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.68/34,458.22 = 13,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.68x = 34,458.22 × 13,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.68x = 469,984,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,984,621.72/24,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.21

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