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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.59, 34,358.51 and 13,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.59, 34,358.51 and 13,719.59 is: 18,932.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.59 : 34,358.51 = 13,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.59/34,358.51 = 13,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.59x = 34,358.51 × 13,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.59x = 471,384,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,384,601.61/24,897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.94

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