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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.79, 34,461.19 and 13,641.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.79, 34,461.19 and 13,641.45 is: 18,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.79 : 34,461.19 = 13,641.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.79/34,461.19 = 13,641.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.79x = 34,461.19 × 13,641.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.79x = 470,100,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,100,600.33/24,971.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.27

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