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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.79, 34,228.68 and 13,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.79, 34,228.68 and 13,473.18 is: 18,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.79 : 34,228.68 = 13,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.79/34,228.68 = 13,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.79x = 34,228.68 × 13,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.79x = 461,169,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,169,166.80/24,803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.69

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