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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.54, 34,453.32 and 13,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.54, 34,453.32 and 13,635.60 is: 18,816.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.54 : 34,453.32 = 13,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.54/34,453.32 = 13,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.54x = 34,453.32 × 13,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.54x = 469,791,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,791,690.19/24,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.85

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