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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.06, 34,231.25 and 13,474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.06, 34,231.25 and 13,474.69 is: 18,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.06 : 34,231.25 = 13,474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.06/34,231.25 = 13,474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.06x = 34,231.25 × 13,474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.06x = 461,255,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,255,243.53/24,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.21

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