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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,993.03, 34,490.45 and 13,662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,993.03, 34,490.45 and 13,662.66 is: 18,854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,993.03 : 34,490.45 = 13,662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,993.03/34,490.45 = 13,662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,993.03x = 34,490.45 × 13,662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,993.03x = 471,231,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,231,165.02/24,993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.51

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