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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.10, 34,327.23 and 13,697.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.10, 34,327.23 and 13,697.10 is: 18,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.10 : 34,327.23 = 13,697.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.10/34,327.23 = 13,697.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.10x = 34,327.23 × 13,697.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.10x = 470,183,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,183,502.03/24,875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.77

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