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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754.73, 34,161.54 and 13,424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754.73, 34,161.54 and 13,424.23 is: 18,525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754.73 : 34,161.54 = 13,424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754.73/34,161.54 = 13,424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754.73x = 34,161.54 × 13,424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754.73x = 458,592,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,592,234.96/24,754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.44

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