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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.55, 34,369.04 and 13,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.55, 34,369.04 and 13,727.31 is: 18,943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.55 : 34,369.04 = 13,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.55/34,369.04 = 13,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.55x = 34,369.04 × 13,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.55x = 471,794,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,794,397.85/24,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.34

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