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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,761.98, 34,171.11 and 13,583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,761.98, 34,171.11 and 13,583.74 is: 18,745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,761.98 : 34,171.11 = 13,583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,761.98/34,171.11 = 13,583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,761.98x = 34,171.11 × 13,583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,761.98x = 464,171,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,171,473.75/24,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,745.33

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