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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.28, 34,487.94 and 13,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.28, 34,487.94 and 13,813.28 is: 19,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.28 : 34,487.94 = 13,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.28/34,487.94 = 13,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.28x = 34,487.94 × 13,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.28x = 476,391,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,391,571.84/24,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,062.31

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