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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,843.23, 34,283.67 and 13,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,843.23, 34,283.67 and 13,665.23 is: 18,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,843.23 : 34,283.67 = 13,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,843.23/34,283.67 = 13,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,843.23x = 34,283.67 × 13,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,843.23x = 468,494,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,494,235.79/24,843.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.02

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