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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.23, 34,394.99 and 13,593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.23, 34,394.99 and 13,593.81 is: 18,759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.23 : 34,394.99 = 13,593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.23/34,394.99 = 13,593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.23x = 34,394.99 × 13,593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.23x = 467,558,959.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,558,959.01/24,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,759.21

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