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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.78, 34,188.96 and 13,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.78, 34,188.96 and 13,444.26 is: 18,552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.78 : 34,188.96 = 13,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.78/34,188.96 = 13,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.78x = 34,188.96 × 13,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.78x = 459,645,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,645,267.37/24,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.95

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