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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,898.77, 34,359.99 and 13,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,898.77, 34,359.99 and 13,568.76 is: 18,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,898.77 : 34,359.99 = 13,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,898.77/34,359.99 = 13,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,898.77x = 34,359.99 × 13,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,898.77x = 466,222,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,222,457.91/24,898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.72

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