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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,807.29, 34,234.37 and 13,476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,807.29, 34,234.37 and 13,476.97 is: 18,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,807.29 : 34,234.37 = 13,476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,807.29/34,234.37 = 13,476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,807.29x = 34,234.37 × 13,476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,807.29x = 461,375,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,375,577.46/24,807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.39

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