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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.81, 34,447.37 and 13,631.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.81, 34,447.37 and 13,631.33 is: 18,811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.81 : 34,447.37 = 13,631.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.81/34,447.37 = 13,631.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.81x = 34,447.37 × 13,631.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.81x = 469,563,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,563,399.95/24,961.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.27

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