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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.25, 34,098.77 and 13,531.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.25, 34,098.77 and 13,531.25 is: 18,673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.25 : 34,098.77 = 13,531.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.25/34,098.77 = 13,531.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.25x = 34,098.77 × 13,531.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.25x = 461,398,981.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,398,981.56/24,709.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.13

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