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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,807.79, 34,234.86 and 13,477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,807.79, 34,234.86 and 13,477.33 is: 18,598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,807.79 : 34,234.86 = 13,477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,807.79/34,234.86 = 13,477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,807.79x = 34,234.86 × 13,477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,807.79x = 461,394,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,394,505.72/24,807.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.78

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