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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,907.62, 34,372.50 and 13,729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,907.62, 34,372.50 and 13,729.62 is: 18,946.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,907.62 : 34,372.50 = 13,729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,907.62/34,372.50 = 13,729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,907.62x = 34,372.50 × 13,729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,907.62x = 471,921,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,921,363.45/24,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,946.87

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