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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,813.61, 34,242.80 and 13,483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,813.61, 34,242.80 and 13,483.23 is: 18,606.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,813.61 : 34,242.80 = 13,483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,813.61/34,242.80 = 13,483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,813.61x = 34,242.80 × 13,483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,813.61x = 461,703,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,703,428.26/24,813.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.86

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