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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.91, 34,465.50 and 13,644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.91, 34,465.50 and 13,644.63 is: 18,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.91 : 34,465.50 = 13,644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.91/34,465.50 = 13,644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.91x = 34,465.50 × 13,644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.91x = 470,268,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,268,995.27/24,974.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.66

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