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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768.08, 34,177.92 and 13,590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,768.08, 34,177.92 and 13,590.08 is: 18,753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,768.08 : 34,177.92 = 13,590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,768.08/34,177.92 = 13,590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,768.08x = 34,177.92 × 13,590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,768.08x = 464,480,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,480,667.03/24,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.20

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