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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,783.93, 34,201.85 and 13,453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,783.93, 34,201.85 and 13,453.43 is: 18,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,783.93 : 34,201.85 = 13,453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,783.93/34,201.85 = 13,453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,783.93x = 34,201.85 × 13,453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,783.93x = 460,132,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,132,194.85/24,783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.75

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