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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.43, 34,437.94 and 13,624.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.43, 34,437.94 and 13,624.49 is: 18,801.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.43 : 34,437.94 = 13,624.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.43/34,437.94 = 13,624.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.43x = 34,437.94 × 13,624.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.43x = 469,199,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,199,369.15/24,955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.49

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