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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.92, 34,481.97 and 13,656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.92, 34,481.97 and 13,656.45 is: 18,846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.92 : 34,481.97 = 13,656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.92/34,481.97 = 13,656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.92x = 34,481.97 × 13,656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.92x = 470,901,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,901,299.21/24,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.67

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