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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.75, 34,465.14 and 13,644.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.75, 34,465.14 and 13,644.33 is: 18,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.75 : 34,465.14 = 13,644.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.75/34,465.14 = 13,644.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.75x = 34,465.14 × 13,644.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.75x = 470,253,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,253,743.66/24,974.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.17

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