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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.54, 34,461.60 and 13,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.54, 34,461.60 and 13,641.60 is: 18,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.54 : 34,461.60 = 13,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.54/34,461.60 = 13,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.54x = 34,461.60 × 13,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.54x = 470,111,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,111,362.56/24,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.13

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