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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.06, 34,459.99 and 13,640.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.06, 34,459.99 and 13,640.58 is: 18,823.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.06 : 34,459.99 = 13,640.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.06/34,459.99 = 13,640.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.06x = 34,459.99 × 13,640.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.06x = 470,054,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,054,216.29/24,971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.96

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