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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.83, 34,497.93 and 13,668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.83, 34,497.93 and 13,668.09 is: 18,862.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.83 : 34,497.93 = 13,668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.83/34,497.93 = 13,668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.83x = 34,497.93 × 13,668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.83x = 471,520,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,520,812.05/24,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.47

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