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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,986.44, 34,481.40 and 13,656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,986.44, 34,481.40 and 13,656.16 is: 18,845.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,986.44 : 34,481.40 = 13,656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,986.44/34,481.40 = 13,656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,986.44x = 34,481.40 × 13,656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,986.44x = 470,883,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,883,515.42/24,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.56

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