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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,777.28, 34,192.41 and 13,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,777.28, 34,192.41 and 13,446.76 is: 18,556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,777.28 : 34,192.41 = 13,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,777.28/34,192.41 = 13,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,777.28x = 34,192.41 × 13,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,777.28x = 459,777,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,777,131.09/24,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.40

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