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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.45, 34,317.52 and 13,537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.45, 34,317.52 and 13,537.27 is: 18,681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.45 : 34,317.52 = 13,537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.45/34,317.52 = 13,537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.45x = 34,317.52 × 13,537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.45x = 464,565,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,565,533.97/24,867.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.67

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