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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,965.96, 34,453.08 and 13,635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,965.96, 34,453.08 and 13,635.54 is: 18,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,965.96 : 34,453.08 = 13,635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,965.96/34,453.08 = 13,635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,965.96x = 34,453.08 × 13,635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,965.96x = 469,786,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,786,350.46/24,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.08

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