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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.58, 34,479.52 and 13,655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.58, 34,479.52 and 13,655.10 is: 18,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.58 : 34,479.52 = 13,655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.58/34,479.52 = 13,655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.58x = 34,479.52 × 13,655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.58x = 470,821,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,821,259.41/24,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.72

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