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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,801, 34,227.68 and 13,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,801, 34,227.68 and 13,625.16 is: 18,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,801 : 34,227.68 = 13,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,801/34,227.68 = 13,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,801x = 34,227.68 × 13,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,801x = 466,357,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,357,548.30/24,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.98

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