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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.96, 34,448.94 and 13,632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.96, 34,448.94 and 13,632.54 is: 18,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.96 : 34,448.94 = 13,632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.96/34,448.94 = 13,632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.96x = 34,448.94 × 13,632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.96x = 469,626,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,626,552.51/24,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,812.94

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