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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.82, 34,468.37 and 13,647.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.82, 34,468.37 and 13,647.71 is: 18,833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.82 : 34,468.37 = 13,647.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.82/34,468.37 = 13,647.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.82x = 34,468.37 × 13,647.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.82x = 470,414,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,414,323.44/24,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.28

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