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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,957.83, 34,441.54 and 13,627.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,957.83, 34,441.54 and 13,627.29 is: 18,805.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,957.83 : 34,441.54 = 13,627.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,957.83/34,441.54 = 13,627.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,957.83x = 34,441.54 × 13,627.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,957.83x = 469,344,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,344,613.28/24,957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.51

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