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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,829.74, 34,264.35 and 13,498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,829.74, 34,264.35 and 13,498.74 is: 18,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,829.74 : 34,264.35 = 13,498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,829.74/34,264.35 = 13,498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,829.74x = 34,264.35 × 13,498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,829.74x = 462,525,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,525,551.92/24,829.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.89

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