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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.68, 34,455.46 and 13,637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.68, 34,455.46 and 13,637.26 is: 18,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.68 : 34,455.46 = 13,637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.68/34,455.46 = 13,637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.68x = 34,455.46 × 13,637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.68x = 469,878,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,878,066.44/24,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.45

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