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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.83, 34,464.56 and 13,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.83, 34,464.56 and 13,643.80 is: 18,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.83 : 34,464.56 = 13,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.83/34,464.56 = 13,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.83x = 34,464.56 × 13,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.83x = 470,227,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,227,680.46/24,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.82

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