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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,993.92, 34,491.68 and 13,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,993.92, 34,491.68 and 13,663.55 is: 18,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,993.92 : 34,491.68 = 13,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,993.92/34,491.68 = 13,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,993.92x = 34,491.68 × 13,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,993.92x = 471,278,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,278,725.95/24,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.73

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