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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.98, 34,273.65 and 13,657.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.98, 34,273.65 and 13,657.98 is: 18,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.98 : 34,273.65 = 13,657.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.98/34,273.65 = 13,657.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.98x = 34,273.65 × 13,657.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.98x = 468,108,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,108,826.23/24,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.01

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