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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.74, 34,358.44 and 13,567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.74, 34,358.44 and 13,567.34 is: 18,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.74 : 34,358.44 = 13,567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.74/34,358.44 = 13,567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.74x = 34,358.44 × 13,567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.74x = 466,152,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,152,397.72/24,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.68

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