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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.21, 34,207.73 and 13,457.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.21, 34,207.73 and 13,457.69 is: 18,571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.21 : 34,207.73 = 13,457.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.21/34,207.73 = 13,457.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.21x = 34,207.73 × 13,457.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.21x = 460,357,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,357,042.06/24,788.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.62

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