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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,841.36, 34,281.72 and 13,511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,841.36, 34,281.72 and 13,511.56 is: 18,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,841.36 : 34,281.72 = 13,511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,841.36/34,281.72 = 13,511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,841.36x = 34,281.72 × 13,511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,841.36x = 463,199,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,199,516.68/24,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,646.30

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