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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,833.97, 34,271.05 and 13,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,833.97, 34,271.05 and 13,503.59 is: 18,635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,833.97 : 34,271.05 = 13,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,833.97/34,271.05 = 13,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,833.97x = 34,271.05 × 13,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,833.97x = 462,782,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,782,370.02/24,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.05

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