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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.93, 34,179.73 and 13,437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.93, 34,179.73 and 13,437.43 is: 18,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.93 : 34,179.73 = 13,437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.93/34,179.73 = 13,437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.93x = 34,179.73 × 13,437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.93x = 459,287,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,287,729.29/24,767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.65

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