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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.95, 34,466.88 and 13,645.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.95, 34,466.88 and 13,645.55 is: 18,830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.95 : 34,466.88 = 13,645.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.95/34,466.88 = 13,645.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.95x = 34,466.88 × 13,645.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.95x = 470,319,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,319,534.38/24,975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.90

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