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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.64, 34,406.85 and 13,601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.64, 34,406.85 and 13,601.97 is: 18,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.64 : 34,406.85 = 13,601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.64/34,406.85 = 13,601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.64x = 34,406.85 × 13,601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.64x = 468,000,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,000,941.49/24,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,770.61

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