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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,790.83, 34,211.37 and 13,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,790.83, 34,211.37 and 13,460.32 is: 18,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,790.83 : 34,211.37 = 13,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,790.83/34,211.37 = 13,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,790.83x = 34,211.37 × 13,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,790.83x = 460,495,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,495,987.84/24,790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.25

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