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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,643, 34,007.34 and 13,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,643, 34,007.34 and 13,465 is: 18,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,643 : 34,007.34 = 13,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,643/34,007.34 = 13,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,643x = 34,007.34 × 13,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,643x = 457,908,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,908,833.10/24,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.70

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