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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.78, 34,162.58 and 13,425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.78, 34,162.58 and 13,425.04 is: 18,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.78 : 34,162.58 = 13,425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.78/34,162.58 = 13,425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.78x = 34,162.58 × 13,425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.78x = 458,634,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,634,003.00/24,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,526.34

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