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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,926.59, 34,398.58 and 13,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,926.59, 34,398.58 and 13,595.88 is: 18,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,926.59 : 34,398.58 = 13,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,926.59/34,398.58 = 13,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,926.59x = 34,398.58 × 13,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,926.59x = 467,678,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,678,965.85/24,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.25

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