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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,988.68, 34,483.59 and 13,657.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,988.68, 34,483.59 and 13,657.86 is: 18,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,988.68 : 34,483.59 = 13,657.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,988.68/34,483.59 = 13,657.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,988.68x = 34,483.59 × 13,657.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,988.68x = 470,972,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,972,044.52/24,988.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.42

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