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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.64, 34,179.21 and 13,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.64, 34,179.21 and 13,437.36 is: 18,543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.64 : 34,179.21 = 13,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.64/34,179.21 = 13,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.64x = 34,179.21 × 13,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.64x = 459,278,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,278,349.29/24,767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.48

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