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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.56, 34,406.88 and 13,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.56, 34,406.88 and 13,601.92 is: 18,770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.56 : 34,406.88 = 13,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.56/34,406.88 = 13,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.56x = 34,406.88 × 13,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.56x = 467,999,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,999,629.21/24,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,770.62

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