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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,841.23, 34,280.91 and 13,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,841.23, 34,280.91 and 13,663.23 is: 18,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,841.23 : 34,280.91 = 13,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,841.23/34,280.91 = 13,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,841.23x = 34,280.91 × 13,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,841.23x = 468,387,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,387,957.94/24,841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.26

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