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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.72, 34,190.40 and 13,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.72, 34,190.40 and 13,445.26 is: 18,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.72 : 34,190.40 = 13,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.72/34,190.40 = 13,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.72x = 34,190.40 × 13,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.72x = 459,698,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,698,817.50/24,775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.41

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