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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,898.69, 34,359.76 and 13,568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,898.69, 34,359.76 and 13,568.27 is: 18,723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,898.69 : 34,359.76 = 13,568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,898.69/34,359.76 = 13,568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,898.69x = 34,359.76 × 13,568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,898.69x = 466,202,466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,202,466.89/24,898.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.97

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