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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.54, 34,454.09 and 13,636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.54, 34,454.09 and 13,636.36 is: 18,818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.54 : 34,454.09 = 13,636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.54/34,454.09 = 13,636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.54x = 34,454.09 × 13,636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.54x = 469,828,374.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,828,374.71/24,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.32

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