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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.58, 34,147.56 and 13,413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.58, 34,147.56 and 13,413.94 is: 18,511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.58 : 34,147.56 = 13,413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.58/34,147.56 = 13,413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.58x = 34,147.56 × 13,413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.58x = 458,053,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,053,320.99/24,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.26

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