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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.44, 34,480.62 and 13,655.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.44, 34,480.62 and 13,655.57 is: 18,845.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.44 : 34,480.62 = 13,655.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.44/34,480.62 = 13,655.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.44x = 34,480.62 × 13,655.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.44x = 470,852,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,852,347.65/24,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.07

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