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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.95, 34,464.12 and 13,643.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.95, 34,464.12 and 13,643.55 is: 18,828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.95 : 34,464.12 = 13,643.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.95/34,464.12 = 13,643.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.95x = 34,464.12 × 13,643.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.95x = 470,212,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,212,944.43/24,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.14

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