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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,956.87, 34,439.97 and 13,626.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,956.87, 34,439.97 and 13,626.45 is: 18,804.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,956.87 : 34,439.97 = 13,626.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,956.87/34,439.97 = 13,626.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,956.87x = 34,439.97 × 13,626.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,956.87x = 469,294,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,294,529.21/24,956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.23

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