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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.96, 34,471.31 and 13,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.96, 34,471.31 and 13,649.84 is: 18,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.96 : 34,471.31 = 13,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.96/34,471.31 = 13,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.96x = 34,471.31 × 13,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.96x = 470,527,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,527,866.09/24,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.21

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