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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.58, 34,379.34 and 13,582.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.58, 34,379.34 and 13,582.07 is: 18,743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.58 : 34,379.34 = 13,582.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.58/34,379.34 = 13,582.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.58x = 34,379.34 × 13,582.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.58x = 466,942,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,942,577.50/24,912.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,743.25

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