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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.79, 34,451.67 and 13,634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.79, 34,451.67 and 13,634.60 is: 18,815.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.79 : 34,451.67 = 13,634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.79/34,451.67 = 13,634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.79x = 34,451.67 × 13,634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.79x = 469,734,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,734,825.91/24,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.90

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