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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.67, 34,194.82 and 13,448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.67, 34,194.82 and 13,448.27 is: 18,558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.67 : 34,194.82 = 13,448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.67/34,194.82 = 13,448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.67x = 34,194.82 × 13,448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.67x = 459,861,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,861,171.96/24,778.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.75

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