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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.68, 34,419.83 and 13,611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.68, 34,419.83 and 13,611.89 is: 18,783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.68 : 34,419.83 = 13,611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.68/34,419.83 = 13,611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.68x = 34,419.83 × 13,611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.68x = 468,518,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,518,699.62/24,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.82

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