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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.29, 34,462.90 and 13,642.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.29, 34,462.90 and 13,642.76 is: 18,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.29 : 34,462.90 = 13,642.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.29/34,462.90 = 13,642.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.29x = 34,462.90 × 13,642.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.29x = 470,169,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,169,073.60/24,973.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.88

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