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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,949.36, 34,430.95 and 13,619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,949.36, 34,430.95 and 13,619.53 is: 18,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,949.36 : 34,430.95 = 13,619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,949.36/34,430.95 = 13,619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,949.36x = 34,430.95 × 13,619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,949.36x = 468,933,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,933,184.54/24,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.40

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