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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,957.89, 34,441.97 and 13,627.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,957.89, 34,441.97 and 13,627.49 is: 18,805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,957.89 : 34,441.97 = 13,627.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,957.89/34,441.97 = 13,627.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,957.89x = 34,441.97 × 13,627.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,957.89x = 469,357,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,357,425.99/24,957.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.97

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