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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.77, 34,437.92 and 13,624.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.77, 34,437.92 and 13,624.13 is: 18,801.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.77 : 34,437.92 = 13,624.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.77/34,437.92 = 13,624.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.77x = 34,437.92 × 13,624.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.77x = 469,186,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,186,781.55/24,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.49

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