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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.23, 34,230.27 and 13,474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.23, 34,230.27 and 13,474.47 is: 18,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.23 : 34,230.27 = 13,474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.23/34,230.27 = 13,474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.23x = 34,230.27 × 13,474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.23x = 461,234,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,234,746.21/24,805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.25

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