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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,904.61, 34,368.73 and 13,574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,904.61, 34,368.73 and 13,574.09 is: 18,732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,904.61 : 34,368.73 = 13,574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,904.61/34,368.73 = 13,574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,904.61x = 34,368.73 × 13,574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,904.61x = 466,524,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,524,286.19/24,904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,732.45

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