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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.57, 34,469.55 and 13,647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.57, 34,469.55 and 13,647.29 is: 18,833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.57 : 34,469.55 = 13,647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.57/34,469.55 = 13,647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.57x = 34,469.55 × 13,647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.57x = 470,415,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,415,772.67/24,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.53

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