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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.85, 34,469.67 and 13,647.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.85, 34,469.67 and 13,647.69 is: 18,833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.85 : 34,469.67 = 13,647.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.85/34,469.67 = 13,647.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.85x = 34,469.67 × 13,647.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.85x = 470,431,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,431,370.56/24,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.94

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