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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.83, 34,442.91 and 13,628.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.83, 34,442.91 and 13,628.29 is: 18,806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.83 : 34,442.91 = 13,628.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.83/34,442.91 = 13,628.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.83x = 34,442.91 × 13,628.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.83x = 469,397,965.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,397,965.92/24,958.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.89

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