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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.54, 34,168.21 and 13,581.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.54, 34,168.21 and 13,581.62 is: 18,742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.54 : 34,168.21 = 13,581.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.54/34,168.21 = 13,581.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.54x = 34,168.21 × 13,581.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.54x = 464,059,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,059,644.30/24,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,742.66

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