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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,842.23, 34,282.29 and 13,664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,842.23, 34,282.29 and 13,664.23 is: 18,856.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,842.23 : 34,282.29 = 13,664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,842.23/34,282.29 = 13,664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,842.23x = 34,282.29 × 13,664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,842.23x = 468,441,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,441,095.49/24,842.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.64

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