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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.91, 34,453.78 and 13,636.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.91, 34,453.78 and 13,636.45 is: 18,817.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.91 : 34,453.78 = 13,636.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.91/34,453.78 = 13,636.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.91x = 34,453.78 × 13,636.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.91x = 469,827,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,827,172.68/24,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.99

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