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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.77, 34,179.67 and 13,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.77, 34,179.67 and 13,437.29 is: 18,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.77 : 34,179.67 = 13,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.77/34,179.67 = 13,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.77x = 34,179.67 × 13,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.77x = 459,282,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,282,137.89/24,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.54

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