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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.41, 34,446.87 and 13,631.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.41, 34,446.87 and 13,631.13 is: 18,811.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.41 : 34,446.87 = 13,631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.41/34,446.87 = 13,631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.41x = 34,446.87 × 13,631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.41x = 469,549,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,549,763.06/24,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.03

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