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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.72, 34,189.02 and 13,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.72, 34,189.02 and 13,444.26 is: 18,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.72 : 34,189.02 = 13,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.72/34,189.02 = 13,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.72x = 34,189.02 × 13,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.72x = 459,646,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,646,074.03/24,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.03

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