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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.51, 34,498.14 and 13,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.51, 34,498.14 and 13,668.23 is: 18,862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.51 : 34,498.14 = 13,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.51/34,498.14 = 13,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.51x = 34,498.14 × 13,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.51x = 471,528,512.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,528,512.09/24,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.26

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