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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.27, 34,442.15 and 13,627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.27, 34,442.15 and 13,627.73 is: 18,806.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.27 : 34,442.15 = 13,627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.27/34,442.15 = 13,627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.27x = 34,442.15 × 13,627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.27x = 469,368,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,368,145.05/24,958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.12

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