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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.70, 34,363.90 and 13,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.70, 34,363.90 and 13,571.30 is: 18,728.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.70 : 34,363.90 = 13,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.70/34,363.90 = 13,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.70x = 34,363.90 × 13,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.70x = 466,362,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,362,629.31/24,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.15

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