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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,951.77, 34,434.27 and 13,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,951.77, 34,434.27 and 13,621.94 is: 18,798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,951.77 : 34,434.27 = 13,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,951.77/34,434.27 = 13,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,951.77x = 34,434.27 × 13,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,951.77x = 469,061,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,061,559.88/24,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.73

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