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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.49, 34,230.81 and 13,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.49, 34,230.81 and 13,473.98 is: 18,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.49 : 34,230.81 = 13,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.49/34,230.81 = 13,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.49x = 34,230.81 × 13,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.49x = 461,225,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,225,181.27/24,804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.43

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