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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.62, 34,212.48 and 13,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.62, 34,212.48 and 13,461.12 is: 18,576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.62 : 34,212.48 = 13,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.62/34,212.48 = 13,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.62x = 34,212.48 × 13,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.62x = 460,538,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,538,298.78/24,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.37

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