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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,993.61, 34,490.53 and 13,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,993.61, 34,490.53 and 13,663.13 is: 18,854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,993.61 : 34,490.53 = 13,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,993.61/34,490.53 = 13,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,993.61x = 34,490.53 × 13,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,993.61x = 471,248,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,248,595.16/24,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.76

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