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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.62, 34,369.75 and 13,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.62, 34,369.75 and 13,727.62 is: 18,944.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.62 : 34,369.75 = 13,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.62/34,369.75 = 13,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.62x = 34,369.75 × 13,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.62x = 471,814,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,814,867.50/24,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.11

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