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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.82, 34,478.62 and 13,654.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.82, 34,478.62 and 13,654.06 is: 18,842.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.82 : 34,478.62 = 13,654.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.82/34,478.62 = 13,654.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.82x = 34,478.62 × 13,654.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.82x = 470,773,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,773,146.20/24,984.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.37

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