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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,957.96, 34,441.72 and 13,627.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,957.96, 34,441.72 and 13,627.42 is: 18,805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,957.96 : 34,441.72 = 13,627.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,957.96/34,441.72 = 13,627.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,957.96x = 34,441.72 × 13,627.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,957.96x = 469,351,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,351,543.62/24,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.69

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