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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.74, 34,458.00 and 13,639.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.74, 34,458.00 and 13,639.23 is: 18,822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.74 : 34,458.00 = 13,639.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.74/34,458.00 = 13,639.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.74x = 34,458.00 × 13,639.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.74x = 469,980,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,980,346.85/24,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.00

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