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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.78, 34,230.63 and 13,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.78, 34,230.63 and 13,474.32 is: 18,594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.78 : 34,230.63 = 13,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.78/34,230.63 = 13,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.78x = 34,230.63 × 13,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.78x = 461,234,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,234,462.42/24,804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.58

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