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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,988.61, 34,483.64 and 13,658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,988.61, 34,483.64 and 13,658.13 is: 18,847.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,988.61 : 34,483.64 = 13,658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,988.61/34,483.64 = 13,658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,988.61x = 34,483.64 × 13,658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,988.61x = 470,981,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,981,969.70/24,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.87

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