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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.36, 34,243.86 and 13,483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.36, 34,243.86 and 13,483.75 is: 18,607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.36 : 34,243.86 = 13,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.36/34,243.86 = 13,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.36x = 34,243.86 × 13,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.36x = 461,735,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,735,647.28/24,814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.60

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