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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.82, 34,363.64 and 13,571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.82, 34,363.64 and 13,571.09 is: 18,727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.82 : 34,363.64 = 13,571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.82/34,363.64 = 13,571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.82x = 34,363.64 × 13,571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.82x = 466,351,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,351,811.49/24,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.62

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