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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.04, 34,231.80 and 13,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.04, 34,231.80 and 13,475.40 is: 18,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.04 : 34,231.80 = 13,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.04/34,231.80 = 13,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.04x = 34,231.80 × 13,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.04x = 461,287,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,287,197.72/24,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.76

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