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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.98, 34,469.23 and 13,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.98, 34,469.23 and 13,647.20 is: 18,834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.98 : 34,469.23 = 13,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.98/34,469.23 = 13,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.98x = 34,469.23 × 13,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.98x = 470,408,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,408,367.50/24,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,834.43

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