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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.61, 34,430.38 and 13,617.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.61, 34,430.38 and 13,617.86 is: 18,791.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.61 : 34,430.38 = 13,617.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.61/34,430.38 = 13,617.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.61x = 34,430.38 × 13,617.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.61x = 468,867,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,867,888.39/24,950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.84

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