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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.50, 34,461.69 and 13,641.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.50, 34,461.69 and 13,641.86 is: 18,825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.50 : 34,461.69 = 13,641.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.50/34,461.69 = 13,641.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.50x = 34,461.69 × 13,641.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.50x = 470,121,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,121,550.34/24,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.57

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