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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.46, 34,442.41 and 13,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.46, 34,442.41 and 13,627.92 is: 18,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.46 : 34,442.41 = 13,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.46/34,442.41 = 13,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.46x = 34,442.41 × 13,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.46x = 469,378,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,378,408.09/24,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.39

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