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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,993.83, 34,491.55 and 13,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,993.83, 34,491.55 and 13,663.46 is: 18,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,993.83 : 34,491.55 = 13,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,993.83/34,491.55 = 13,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,993.83x = 34,491.55 × 13,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,993.83x = 471,273,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,273,741.31/24,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.61

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