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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.32, 34,362.95 and 13,570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.32, 34,362.95 and 13,570.59 is: 18,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.32 : 34,362.95 = 13,570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.32/34,362.95 = 13,570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.32x = 34,362.95 × 13,570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.32x = 466,325,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,325,333.83/24,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,726.93

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