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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.11, 34,463.16 and 13,642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.11, 34,463.16 and 13,642.92 is: 18,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.11 : 34,463.16 = 13,642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.11/34,463.16 = 13,642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.11x = 34,463.16 × 13,642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.11x = 470,178,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,178,134.83/24,973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.38

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