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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.31, 34,228.83 and 13,473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.31, 34,228.83 and 13,473.03 is: 18,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.31 : 34,228.83 = 13,473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.31/34,228.83 = 13,473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.31x = 34,228.83 × 13,473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.31x = 461,166,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,166,156.55/24,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.93

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