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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.79, 34,184.77 and 13,441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.79, 34,184.77 and 13,441.19 is: 18,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.79 : 34,184.77 = 13,441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.79/34,184.77 = 13,441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.79x = 34,184.77 × 13,441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.79x = 459,484,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,484,183.84/24,771.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.69

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