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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,800.97, 34,225.59 and 13,470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,800.97, 34,225.59 and 13,470.58 is: 18,589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,800.97 : 34,225.59 = 13,470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,800.97/34,225.59 = 13,470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,800.97x = 34,225.59 × 13,470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,800.97x = 461,038,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,038,377.01/24,800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.53

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