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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,963.85, 34,449.81 and 13,633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,963.85, 34,449.81 and 13,633.30 is: 18,813.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,963.85 : 34,449.81 = 13,633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,963.85/34,449.81 = 13,633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,963.85x = 34,449.81 × 13,633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,963.85x = 469,664,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,664,422.42/24,963.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.79

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