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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.94, 34,463.46 and 13,643.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.94, 34,463.46 and 13,643.49 is: 18,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.94 : 34,463.46 = 13,643.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.94/34,463.46 = 13,643.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.94x = 34,463.46 × 13,643.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.94x = 470,201,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,201,871.88/24,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.70

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