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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.83, 34,455.68 and 13,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.83, 34,455.68 and 13,637.42 is: 18,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.83 : 34,455.68 = 13,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.83/34,455.68 = 13,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.83x = 34,455.68 × 13,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.83x = 469,886,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,886,579.55/24,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.68

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