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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.72, 34,229.39 and 13,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.72, 34,229.39 and 13,473.33 is: 18,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.72 : 34,229.39 = 13,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.72/34,229.39 = 13,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.72x = 34,229.39 × 13,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.72x = 461,183,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,183,867.17/24,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.33

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