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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,951.61, 34,431.76 and 13,618.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,951.61, 34,431.76 and 13,618.86 is: 18,793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,951.61 : 34,431.76 = 13,618.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,951.61/34,431.76 = 13,618.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,951.61x = 34,431.76 × 13,618.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,951.61x = 468,921,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,921,318.99/24,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.23

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