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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.08, 34,457.63 and 13,638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.08, 34,457.63 and 13,638.92 is: 18,821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.08 : 34,457.63 = 13,638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.08/34,457.63 = 13,638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.08x = 34,457.63 × 13,638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.08x = 469,964,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,964,618.48/24,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,821.86

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