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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.68, 34,471.89 and 13,649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.68, 34,471.89 and 13,649.22 is: 18,835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.68 : 34,471.89 = 13,649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.68/34,471.89 = 13,649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.68x = 34,471.89 × 13,649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.68x = 470,514,410.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,514,410.43/24,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.89

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