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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.66, 34,419.80 and 13,611.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.66, 34,419.80 and 13,611.87 is: 18,783.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.66 : 34,419.80 = 13,611.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.66/34,419.80 = 13,611.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.66x = 34,419.80 × 13,611.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.66x = 468,517,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,517,774.97/24,942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.79

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