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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.76, 34,163.12 and 13,425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.76, 34,163.12 and 13,425.31 is: 18,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.76 : 34,163.12 = 13,425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.76/34,163.12 = 13,425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.76x = 34,163.12 × 13,425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.76x = 458,650,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,650,476.57/24,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.02

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