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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.17, 34,194.13 and 13,447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.17, 34,194.13 and 13,447.77 is: 18,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.17 : 34,194.13 = 13,447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.17/34,194.13 = 13,447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.17x = 34,194.13 × 13,447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.17x = 459,834,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,834,557.38/24,778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.05

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