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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.42, 34,453.74 and 13,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.42, 34,453.74 and 13,636.02 is: 18,817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.42 : 34,453.74 = 13,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.42/34,453.74 = 13,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.42x = 34,453.74 × 13,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.42x = 469,811,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,811,887.71/24,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.75

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