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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,807.60, 34,233.78 and 13,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,807.60, 34,233.78 and 13,476.60 is: 18,597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,807.60 : 34,233.78 = 13,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,807.60/34,233.78 = 13,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,807.60x = 34,233.78 × 13,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,807.60x = 461,354,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,354,959.55/24,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.32

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