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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.93, 34,127.33 and 13,551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.93, 34,127.33 and 13,551.93 is: 18,701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.93 : 34,127.33 = 13,551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.93/34,127.33 = 13,551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.93x = 34,127.33 × 13,551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.93x = 462,491,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,491,119.49/24,729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.68

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