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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,980.37, 34,472.52 and 13,649.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,980.37, 34,472.52 and 13,649.61 is: 18,836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,980.37 : 34,472.52 = 13,649.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,980.37/34,472.52 = 13,649.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,980.37x = 34,472.52 × 13,649.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,980.37x = 470,536,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,536,453.72/24,980.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.25

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