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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.21, 34,437.83 and 13,624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.21, 34,437.83 and 13,624.47 is: 18,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.21 : 34,437.83 = 13,624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.21/34,437.83 = 13,624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.21x = 34,437.83 × 13,624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.21x = 469,197,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,197,113.58/24,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.32

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