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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.97, 34,233.04 and 13,476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.97, 34,233.04 and 13,476.22 is: 18,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.97 : 34,233.04 = 13,476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.97/34,233.04 = 13,476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.97x = 34,233.04 × 13,476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.97x = 461,331,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,331,978.31/24,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.87

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