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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.73, 34,479.30 and 13,654.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.73, 34,479.30 and 13,654.45 is: 18,843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.73 : 34,479.30 = 13,654.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.73/34,479.30 = 13,654.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.73x = 34,479.30 × 13,654.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.73x = 470,795,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,795,877.89/24,984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.34

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