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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,879.54, 34,332.20 and 13,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,879.54, 34,332.20 and 13,701.54 is: 18,907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879.54 : 34,332.20 = 13,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879.54/34,332.20 = 13,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879.54x = 34,332.20 × 13,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879.54x = 470,404,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,404,011.59/24,879.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.26

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