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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,839.22, 34,278.08 and 13,661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,839.22, 34,278.08 and 13,661.22 is: 18,852.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,839.22 : 34,278.08 = 13,661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,839.22/34,278.08 = 13,661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,839.22x = 34,278.08 × 13,661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,839.22x = 468,280,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,280,392.06/24,839.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.46

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