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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.06, 34,467.94 and 13,646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.06, 34,467.94 and 13,646.31 is: 18,831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.06 : 34,467.94 = 13,646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.06/34,467.94 = 13,646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.06x = 34,467.94 × 13,646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.06x = 470,360,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,360,194.30/24,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.69

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