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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.78, 34,048.38 and 13,494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.78, 34,048.38 and 13,494.78 is: 18,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.78 : 34,048.38 = 13,494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.78/34,048.38 = 13,494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.78x = 34,048.38 × 13,494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.78x = 459,475,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,475,397.46/24,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.77

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