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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.16, 34,419.10 and 13,611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.16, 34,419.10 and 13,611.37 is: 18,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.16 : 34,419.10 = 13,611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.16/34,419.10 = 13,611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.16x = 34,419.10 × 13,611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.16x = 468,491,105.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,491,105.17/24,942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.10

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