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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.96, 34,127.62 and 13,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.96, 34,127.62 and 13,552.04 is: 18,701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.96 : 34,127.62 = 13,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.96/34,127.62 = 13,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.96x = 34,127.62 × 13,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.96x = 462,498,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,498,871.34/24,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.97

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