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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.88, 34,437.78 and 13,624.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.88, 34,437.78 and 13,624.37 is: 18,801.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.88 : 34,437.78 = 13,624.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.88/34,437.78 = 13,624.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.88x = 34,437.78 × 13,624.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.88x = 469,193,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,193,142.79/24,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.66

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