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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.61, 34,194.19 and 13,448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.61, 34,194.19 and 13,448.12 is: 18,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.61 : 34,194.19 = 13,448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.61/34,194.19 = 13,448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.61x = 34,194.19 × 13,448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.61x = 459,847,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,847,503.18/24,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.25

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