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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.36, 34,437.90 and 13,624.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.36, 34,437.90 and 13,624.95 is: 18,802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.36 : 34,437.90 = 13,624.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.36/34,437.90 = 13,624.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.36x = 34,437.90 × 13,624.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.36x = 469,214,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,214,678.01/24,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.16

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