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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.91, 34,361.54 and 13,569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.91, 34,361.54 and 13,569.87 is: 18,726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.91 : 34,361.54 = 13,569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.91/34,361.54 = 13,569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.91x = 34,361.54 × 13,569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.91x = 466,281,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,281,562.95/24,899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,726.23

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