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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,965.62, 34,451.13 and 13,787.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,965.62, 34,451.13 and 13,787.62 is: 19,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,965.62 : 34,451.13 = 13,787.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,965.62/34,451.13 = 13,787.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,965.62x = 34,451.13 × 13,787.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,965.62x = 474,999,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,999,089.01/24,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.13

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