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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.61, 34,487.77 and 13,661.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.61, 34,487.77 and 13,661.13 is: 18,852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.61 : 34,487.77 = 13,661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.61/34,487.77 = 13,661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.61x = 34,487.77 × 13,661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.61x = 471,141,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,141,909.38/24,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.00

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