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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.79, 34,273.38 and 13,657.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.79, 34,273.38 and 13,657.79 is: 18,847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.79 : 34,273.38 = 13,657.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.79/34,273.38 = 13,657.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.79x = 34,273.38 × 13,657.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.79x = 468,098,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,098,626.63/24,835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.74

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