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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.42, 34,446.84 and 13,631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.42, 34,446.84 and 13,631.02 is: 18,810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.42 : 34,446.84 = 13,631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.42/34,446.84 = 13,631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.42x = 34,446.84 × 13,631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.42x = 469,545,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,545,564.98/24,961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.85

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