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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,884.91, 34,341.96 and 13,554.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,884.91, 34,341.96 and 13,554.83 is: 18,706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,884.91 : 34,341.96 = 13,554.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,884.91/34,341.96 = 13,554.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,884.91x = 34,341.96 × 13,554.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,884.91x = 465,499,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,499,257.96/24,884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.09

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