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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.72, 34,465.92 and 13,645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.72, 34,465.92 and 13,645.26 is: 18,830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.72 : 34,465.92 = 13,645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.72/34,465.92 = 13,645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.72x = 34,465.92 × 13,645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.72x = 470,296,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,296,439.54/24,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.15

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