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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.70, 34,494.98 and 13,665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.70, 34,494.98 and 13,665.95 is: 18,859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.70 : 34,494.98 = 13,665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.70/34,494.98 = 13,665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.70x = 34,494.98 × 13,665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.70x = 471,406,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,406,499.46/24,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,859.51

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