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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.19, 34,494.29 and 13,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.19, 34,494.29 and 13,665.44 is: 18,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.19 : 34,494.29 = 13,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.19/34,494.29 = 13,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.19x = 34,494.29 × 13,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.19x = 471,379,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,379,719.49/24,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.81

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