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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,903.54, 34,365.33 and 13,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,903.54, 34,365.33 and 13,725.54 is: 18,940.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,903.54 : 34,365.33 = 13,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,903.54/34,365.33 = 13,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,903.54x = 34,365.33 × 13,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,903.54x = 471,682,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,682,711.53/24,903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.39

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