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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.46, 34,485.38 and 13,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.46, 34,485.38 and 13,658.96 is: 18,849.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.46 : 34,485.38 = 13,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.46/34,485.38 = 13,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.46x = 34,485.38 × 13,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.46x = 471,034,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,034,426.00/24,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.32

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