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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.82, 34,229.34 and 13,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.82, 34,229.34 and 13,473.36 is: 18,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.82 : 34,229.34 = 13,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.82/34,229.34 = 13,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.82x = 34,229.34 × 13,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.82x = 461,184,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,184,220.38/24,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.27

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