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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.23, 34,231.76 and 13,627.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.23, 34,231.76 and 13,627.95 is: 18,806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.23 : 34,231.76 = 13,627.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.23/34,231.76 = 13,627.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.23x = 34,231.76 × 13,627.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.23x = 466,508,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,508,645.55/24,805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.87

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