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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,953.49, 34,435.68 and 13,622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,953.49, 34,435.68 and 13,622.94 is: 18,799.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,953.49 : 34,435.68 = 13,622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,953.49/34,435.68 = 13,622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,953.49x = 34,435.68 × 13,622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,953.49x = 469,115,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,115,202.50/24,953.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.58

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