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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.11, 34,253.72 and 13,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.11, 34,253.72 and 13,491.24 is: 18,618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.11 : 34,253.72 = 13,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.11/34,253.72 = 13,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.11x = 34,253.72 × 13,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.11x = 462,125,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,125,157.41/24,821.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,618.23

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