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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.71, 34,488.55 and 13,661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.71, 34,488.55 and 13,661.25 is: 18,852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.71 : 34,488.55 = 13,661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.71/34,488.55 = 13,661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.71x = 34,488.55 × 13,661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.71x = 471,156,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,156,462.94/24,991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.51

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