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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.76, 34,488.96 and 13,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.76, 34,488.96 and 13,661.48 is: 18,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.76 : 34,488.96 = 13,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.76/34,488.96 = 13,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.76x = 34,488.96 × 13,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.76x = 471,170,237.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,170,237.26/24,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.02

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