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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.08, 34,231.84 and 13,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.08, 34,231.84 and 13,475.28 is: 18,595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.08 : 34,231.84 = 13,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.08/34,231.84 = 13,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.08x = 34,231.84 × 13,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.08x = 461,283,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,283,628.92/24,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.59

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