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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,800.05, 34,223.51 and 13,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,800.05, 34,223.51 and 13,469.41 is: 18,587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,800.05 : 34,223.51 = 13,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,800.05/34,223.51 = 13,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,800.05x = 34,223.51 × 13,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,800.05x = 460,970,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,970,660.54/24,800.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.49

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