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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.97, 34,370.19 and 13,575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.97, 34,370.19 and 13,575.69 is: 18,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.97 : 34,370.19 = 13,575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.97/34,370.19 = 13,575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.97x = 34,370.19 × 13,575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.97x = 466,599,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,599,044.68/24,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,734.43

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