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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.20, 34,463.04 and 13,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.20, 34,463.04 and 13,642.80 is: 18,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.20 : 34,463.04 = 13,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.20/34,463.04 = 13,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.20x = 34,463.04 × 13,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.20x = 470,172,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,172,362.11/24,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.08

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