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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.96, 34,421.48 and 13,612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.96, 34,421.48 and 13,612.54 is: 18,785.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.96 : 34,421.48 = 13,612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.96/34,421.48 = 13,612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.96x = 34,421.48 × 13,612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.96x = 468,563,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,563,773.36/24,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.41

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