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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,777.48, 34,193.22 and 13,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,777.48, 34,193.22 and 13,447.16 is: 18,557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,777.48 : 34,193.22 = 13,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,777.48/34,193.22 = 13,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,777.48x = 34,193.22 × 13,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,777.48x = 459,801,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,801,700.26/24,777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.24

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