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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.73, 34,461.79 and 13,642.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.73, 34,461.79 and 13,642.27 is: 18,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.73 : 34,461.79 = 13,642.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.73/34,461.79 = 13,642.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.73x = 34,461.79 × 13,642.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.73x = 470,136,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,136,923.60/24,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.01

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