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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.93, 34,178.35 and 13,436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.93, 34,178.35 and 13,436.43 is: 18,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.93 : 34,178.35 = 13,436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.93/34,178.35 = 13,436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.93x = 34,178.35 × 13,436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.93x = 459,235,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,235,012.59/24,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,542.26

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