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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,956.62, 34,438.66 and 13,623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,956.62, 34,438.66 and 13,623.86 is: 18,800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,956.62 : 34,438.66 = 13,623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,956.62/34,438.66 = 13,623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,956.62x = 34,438.66 × 13,623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,956.62x = 469,187,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,187,482.43/24,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.12

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