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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.62, 34,468.72 and 13,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.62, 34,468.72 and 13,646.88 is: 18,832.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.62 : 34,468.72 = 13,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.62/34,468.72 = 13,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.62x = 34,468.72 × 13,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.62x = 470,390,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,390,279.13/24,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.47

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