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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.68, 34,188.72 and 13,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.68, 34,188.72 and 13,596.68 is: 18,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.68 : 34,188.72 = 13,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.68/34,188.72 = 13,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.68x = 34,188.72 × 13,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.68x = 464,853,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,853,085.45/24,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.23

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