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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.64, 34,164.94 and 13,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.64, 34,164.94 and 13,579.80 is: 18,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.64 : 34,164.94 = 13,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.64/34,164.94 = 13,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.64x = 34,164.94 × 13,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.64x = 463,952,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,952,813.49/24,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,741.30

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