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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,797.92, 34,221.42 and 13,467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,797.92, 34,221.42 and 13,467.54 is: 18,585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,797.92 : 34,221.42 = 13,467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,797.92/34,221.42 = 13,467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,797.92x = 34,221.42 × 13,467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,797.92x = 460,878,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,878,342.71/24,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.36

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