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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.93, 34,421.95 and 13,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.93, 34,421.95 and 13,613.14 is: 18,786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.93 : 34,421.95 = 13,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.93/34,421.95 = 13,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.93x = 34,421.95 × 13,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.93x = 468,590,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,590,884.47/24,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,786.52

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