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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.56, 34,492.90 and 13,817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.56, 34,492.90 and 13,817.32 is: 19,067.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.56 : 34,492.90 = 13,817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.56/34,492.90 = 13,817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.56x = 34,492.90 × 13,817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.56x = 476,599,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,599,437.03/24,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.36

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