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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.29, 34,188.41 and 13,443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.29, 34,188.41 and 13,443.70 is: 18,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.29 : 34,188.41 = 13,443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.29/34,188.41 = 13,443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.29x = 34,188.41 × 13,443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.29x = 459,618,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,618,727.52/24,774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.25

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