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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.50, 34,231.20 and 13,475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.50, 34,231.20 and 13,475.13 is: 18,595.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.50 : 34,231.20 = 13,475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.50/34,231.20 = 13,475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.50x = 34,231.20 × 13,475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.50x = 461,269,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,269,870.06/24,805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.47

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