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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.70, 34,497.48 and 13,667.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.70, 34,497.48 and 13,667.67 is: 18,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.70 : 34,497.48 = 13,667.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.70/34,497.48 = 13,667.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.70x = 34,497.48 × 13,667.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.70x = 471,500,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,500,104.13/24,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.74

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