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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,948.84, 34,429.62 and 13,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,948.84, 34,429.62 and 13,618.24 is: 18,793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,948.84 : 34,429.62 = 13,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,948.84/34,429.62 = 13,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,948.84x = 34,429.62 × 13,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,948.84x = 468,870,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,870,828.27/24,948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.29

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