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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.43, 34,461.81 and 13,640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.43, 34,461.81 and 13,640.63 is: 18,823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.43 : 34,461.81 = 13,640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.43/34,461.81 = 13,640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.43x = 34,461.81 × 13,640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.43x = 470,080,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,080,799.34/24,973.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.24

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