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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.78, 34,229.25 and 13,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.78, 34,229.25 and 13,473.32 is: 18,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.78 : 34,229.25 = 13,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.78/34,229.25 = 13,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.78x = 34,229.25 × 13,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.78x = 461,181,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,181,467.46/24,803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.20

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