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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.01, 34,470.03 and 13,648.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.01, 34,470.03 and 13,648.22 is: 18,834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.01 : 34,470.03 = 13,648.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.01/34,470.03 = 13,648.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.01x = 34,470.03 × 13,648.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.01x = 470,454,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,454,552.85/24,979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,834.00

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