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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.97, 34,301.25 and 13,677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.97, 34,301.25 and 13,677.97 is: 18,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.97 : 34,301.25 = 13,677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.97/34,301.25 = 13,677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.97x = 34,301.25 × 13,677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.97x = 469,171,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,171,400.07/24,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,875.60

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