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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.55, 34,123.98 and 13,397.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.55, 34,123.98 and 13,397.33 is: 18,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.55 : 34,123.98 = 13,397.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.55/34,123.98 = 13,397.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.55x = 34,123.98 × 13,397.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.55x = 457,170,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,170,220.97/24,727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.29

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