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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,813.54, 34,242.83 and 13,483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,813.54, 34,242.83 and 13,483.13 is: 18,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,813.54 : 34,242.83 = 13,483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,813.54/34,242.83 = 13,483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,813.54x = 34,242.83 × 13,483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,813.54x = 461,700,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,700,528.46/24,813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.80

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