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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.12, 34,446.36 and 13,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.12, 34,446.36 and 13,783.12 is: 19,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.12 : 34,446.36 = 13,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.12/34,446.36 = 13,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.12x = 34,446.36 × 13,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.12x = 474,778,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,778,313.44/24,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.71

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