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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.05, 34,189.40 and 13,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.05, 34,189.40 and 13,444.26 is: 18,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.05 : 34,189.40 = 13,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.05/34,189.40 = 13,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.05x = 34,189.40 × 13,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.05x = 459,651,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,651,115.62/24,775.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.98

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