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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.56, 34,226.95 and 13,471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.56, 34,226.95 and 13,471.92 is: 18,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.56 : 34,226.95 = 13,471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.56/34,226.95 = 13,471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.56x = 34,226.95 × 13,471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.56x = 461,102,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,102,732.24/24,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.93

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