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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.30, 34,461.99 and 13,641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.30, 34,461.99 and 13,641.82 is: 18,825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.30 : 34,461.99 = 13,641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.30/34,461.99 = 13,641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.30x = 34,461.99 × 13,641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.30x = 470,124,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,124,178.27/24,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.83

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