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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.18, 34,478.10 and 13,653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.18, 34,478.10 and 13,653.72 is: 18,842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.18 : 34,478.10 = 13,653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.18/34,478.10 = 13,653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.18x = 34,478.10 × 13,653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.18x = 470,754,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,754,323.53/24,984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.10

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