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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.53, 34,189.44 and 13,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.53, 34,189.44 and 13,444.49 is: 18,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.53 : 34,189.44 = 13,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.53/34,189.44 = 13,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.53x = 34,189.44 × 13,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.53x = 459,659,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,659,619.24/24,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.72

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