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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.49, 34,363.04 and 13,570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.49, 34,363.04 and 13,570.74 is: 18,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.49 : 34,363.04 = 13,570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.49/34,363.04 = 13,570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.49x = 34,363.04 × 13,570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.49x = 466,331,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,331,709.63/24,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.06

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