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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,833.94, 34,270.84 and 13,655.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,833.94, 34,270.84 and 13,655.94 is: 18,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,833.94 : 34,270.84 = 13,655.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,833.94/34,270.84 = 13,655.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,833.94x = 34,270.84 × 13,655.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,833.94x = 468,000,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,000,466.51/24,833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.20

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