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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.02, 34,363.24 and 13,570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.02, 34,363.24 and 13,570.54 is: 18,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.02 : 34,363.24 = 13,570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.02/34,363.24 = 13,570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.02x = 34,363.24 × 13,570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.02x = 466,327,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,327,603.12/24,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.25

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