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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,903.50, 34,366.82 and 13,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,903.50, 34,366.82 and 13,725.50 is: 18,941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,903.50 : 34,366.82 = 13,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,903.50/34,366.82 = 13,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,903.50x = 34,366.82 × 13,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,903.50x = 471,701,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,701,547.45/24,903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,941.18

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