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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.28, 34,162.20 and 13,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.28, 34,162.20 and 13,424.84 is: 18,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.28 : 34,162.20 = 13,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.28/34,162.20 = 13,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.28x = 34,162.20 × 13,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.28x = 458,622,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,622,069.05/24,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,526.23

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