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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,808.62, 34,236.08 and 13,478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,808.62, 34,236.08 and 13,478.22 is: 18,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,808.62 : 34,236.08 = 13,478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,808.62/34,236.08 = 13,478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,808.62x = 34,236.08 × 13,478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,808.62x = 461,441,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,441,418.18/24,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.04

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