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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,904.63, 34,367.52 and 13,573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,904.63, 34,367.52 and 13,573.90 is: 18,731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,904.63 : 34,367.52 = 13,573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,904.63/34,367.52 = 13,573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,904.63x = 34,367.52 × 13,573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,904.63x = 466,501,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,501,279.73/24,904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.51

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