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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.26, 34,447.84 and 13,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.26, 34,447.84 and 13,631.68 is: 18,811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.26 : 34,447.84 = 13,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.26/34,447.84 = 13,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.26x = 34,447.84 × 13,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.26x = 469,581,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,581,931.57/24,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.68

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