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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,925, 34,397.22 and 13,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,925, 34,397.22 and 13,747.72 is: 18,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,925 : 34,397.22 = 13,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,925/34,397.22 = 13,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,925x = 34,397.22 × 13,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,925x = 472,883,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,883,349.34/24,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.25

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