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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.91, 34,447.56 and 13,631.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.91, 34,447.56 and 13,631.63 is: 18,811.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.91 : 34,447.56 = 13,631.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.91/34,447.56 = 13,631.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.91x = 34,447.56 × 13,631.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.91x = 469,576,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,576,392.32/24,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.72

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