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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.29, 34,231.61 and 13,474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.29, 34,231.61 and 13,474.97 is: 18,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.29 : 34,231.61 = 13,474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.29/34,231.61 = 13,474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.29x = 34,231.61 × 13,474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.29x = 461,269,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,269,917.80/24,805.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.63

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