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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.94, 34,494.40 and 13,665.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.94, 34,494.40 and 13,665.49 is: 18,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.94 : 34,494.40 = 13,665.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.94/34,494.40 = 13,665.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.94x = 34,494.40 × 13,665.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.94x = 471,382,878.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,382,878.26/24,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.38

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