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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.52, 34,447.92 and 13,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.52, 34,447.92 and 13,631.76 is: 18,811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.52 : 34,447.92 = 13,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.52/34,447.92 = 13,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.52x = 34,447.92 × 13,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.52x = 469,585,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,585,777.94/24,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.63

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