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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,763.22, 34,172.95 and 13,432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,763.22, 34,172.95 and 13,432.51 is: 18,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,763.22 : 34,172.95 = 13,432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,763.22/34,172.95 = 13,432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,763.22x = 34,172.95 × 13,432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,763.22x = 459,028,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,028,492.60/24,763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,536.70

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