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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.32, 34,466.18 and 13,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.32, 34,466.18 and 13,644.50 is: 18,829.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.32 : 34,466.18 = 13,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.32/34,466.18 = 13,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.32x = 34,466.18 × 13,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.32x = 470,273,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,273,552.46/24,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.53

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