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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.48, 34,228.58 and 13,472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.48, 34,228.58 and 13,472.73 is: 18,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.48 : 34,228.58 = 13,472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.48/34,228.58 = 13,472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.48x = 34,228.58 × 13,472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.48x = 461,152,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,152,349.26/24,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.24

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