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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,957.93, 34,441.38 and 13,626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,957.93, 34,441.38 and 13,626.99 is: 18,804.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,957.93 : 34,441.38 = 13,626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,957.93/34,441.38 = 13,626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,957.93x = 34,441.38 × 13,626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,957.93x = 469,332,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,332,340.85/24,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.94

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