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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.97, 34,231.67 and 13,475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.97, 34,231.67 and 13,475.22 is: 18,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.97 : 34,231.67 = 13,475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.97/34,231.67 = 13,475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.97x = 34,231.67 × 13,475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.97x = 461,279,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,279,216.84/24,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.50

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