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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.44, 34,465.94 and 13,643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.44, 34,465.94 and 13,643.64 is: 18,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.44 : 34,465.94 = 13,643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.44/34,465.94 = 13,643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.44x = 34,465.94 × 13,643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.44x = 470,240,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,240,877.62/24,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.38

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