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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.96, 34,437.30 and 13,624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.96, 34,437.30 and 13,624.68 is: 18,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.96 : 34,437.30 = 13,624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.96/34,437.30 = 13,624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.96x = 34,437.30 × 13,624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.96x = 469,197,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,197,192.56/24,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.76

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