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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.18, 34,364.50 and 13,571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.18, 34,364.50 and 13,571.62 is: 18,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.18 : 34,364.50 = 13,571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.18/34,364.50 = 13,571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.18x = 34,364.50 × 13,571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.18x = 466,381,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,381,815.65/24,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.31

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