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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.73, 34,188.84 and 13,444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.73, 34,188.84 and 13,444.25 is: 18,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.73 : 34,188.84 = 13,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.73/34,188.84 = 13,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.73x = 34,188.84 × 13,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.73x = 459,643,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,643,141.23/24,774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.90

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