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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.33, 34,445.43 and 13,629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.33, 34,445.43 and 13,629.54 is: 18,808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.33 : 34,445.43 = 13,629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.33/34,445.43 = 13,629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.33x = 34,445.43 × 13,629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.33x = 469,475,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,475,366.00/24,960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.86

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