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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.80, 34,499.40 and 13,669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.80, 34,499.40 and 13,669.16 is: 18,863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.80 : 34,499.40 = 13,669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.80/34,499.40 = 13,669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.80x = 34,499.40 × 13,669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.80x = 471,577,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,577,818.50/24,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.26

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