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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.67, 34,005.52 and 13,311.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.67, 34,005.52 and 13,311.17 is: 18,369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.67 : 34,005.52 = 13,311.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.67/34,005.52 = 13,311.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.67x = 34,005.52 × 13,311.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.67x = 452,653,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,653,139.37/24,641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.42

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