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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.08, 34,368.90 and 13,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.08, 34,368.90 and 13,727.08 is: 18,943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.08 : 34,368.90 = 13,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.08/34,368.90 = 13,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.08x = 34,368.90 × 13,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.08x = 471,784,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,784,639.81/24,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.31

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