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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,907.57, 34,372.49 and 13,577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,907.57, 34,372.49 and 13,577.15 is: 18,736.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,907.57 : 34,372.49 = 13,577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,907.57/34,372.49 = 13,577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,907.57x = 34,372.49 × 13,577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,907.57x = 466,680,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,680,470.65/24,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,736.49

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