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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,800.63, 34,223.88 and 13,469.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,800.63, 34,223.88 and 13,469.87 is: 18,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,800.63 : 34,223.88 = 13,469.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,800.63/34,223.88 = 13,469.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,800.63x = 34,223.88 × 13,469.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,800.63x = 460,991,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,991,043.38/24,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.88

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