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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.88, 34,189.68 and 13,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.88, 34,189.68 and 13,597.12 is: 18,764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.88 : 34,189.68 = 13,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.88/34,189.68 = 13,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.88x = 34,189.68 × 13,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.88x = 464,881,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,881,181.72/24,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,764.22

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