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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.66, 34,363.86 and 13,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.66, 34,363.86 and 13,571.28 is: 18,728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.66 : 34,363.86 = 13,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.66/34,363.86 = 13,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.66x = 34,363.86 × 13,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.66x = 466,361,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,361,565.94/24,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.13

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