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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.45, 34,462.04 and 13,642.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.45, 34,462.04 and 13,642.04 is: 18,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.45 : 34,462.04 = 13,642.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.45/34,462.04 = 13,642.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.45x = 34,462.04 × 13,642.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.45x = 470,132,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,132,287.64/24,972.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.04

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