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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.40, 34,464.72 and 13,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.40, 34,464.72 and 13,644.12 is: 18,828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.40 : 34,464.72 = 13,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.40/34,464.72 = 13,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.40x = 34,464.72 × 13,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.40x = 470,240,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,240,775.45/24,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.91

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