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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.73, 34,233.15 and 13,476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.73, 34,233.15 and 13,476.13 is: 18,596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.73 : 34,233.15 = 13,476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.73/34,233.15 = 13,476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.73x = 34,233.15 × 13,476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.73x = 461,330,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,330,461.42/24,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.99

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