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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,749.62, 34,154.37 and 13,571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,749.62, 34,154.37 and 13,571.62 is: 18,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,749.62 : 34,154.37 = 13,571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,749.62/34,154.37 = 13,571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,749.62x = 34,154.37 × 13,571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,749.62x = 463,530,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,530,130.98/24,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.78

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