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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,898.74, 34,359.81 and 13,568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,898.74, 34,359.81 and 13,568.31 is: 18,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,898.74 : 34,359.81 = 13,568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,898.74/34,359.81 = 13,568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,898.74x = 34,359.81 × 13,568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,898.74x = 466,204,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,204,553.62/24,898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.02

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