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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.98, 34,437.64 and 13,624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.98, 34,437.64 and 13,624.38 is: 18,801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.98 : 34,437.64 = 13,624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.98/34,437.64 = 13,624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.98x = 34,437.64 × 13,624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.98x = 469,191,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,191,253.35/24,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.51

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