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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774, 34,188.12 and 13,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774, 34,188.12 and 13,596.72 is: 18,763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774 : 34,188.12 = 13,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774/34,188.12 = 13,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774x = 34,188.12 × 13,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774x = 464,846,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,846,294.97/24,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.47

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