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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.16, 34,161.17 and 13,424.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.16, 34,161.17 and 13,424.45 is: 18,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.16 : 34,161.17 = 13,424.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.16/34,161.17 = 13,424.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.16x = 34,161.17 × 13,424.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.16x = 458,594,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,594,680.68/24,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.22

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