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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.15, 34,431.32 and 13,619.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.15, 34,431.32 and 13,619.89 is: 18,795.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.15 : 34,431.32 = 13,619.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.15/34,431.32 = 13,619.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.15x = 34,431.32 × 13,619.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.15x = 468,950,868.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,950,868.04/24,950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.51

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