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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,945, 34,424.22 and 13,767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,945, 34,424.22 and 13,767.72 is: 18,999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,945 : 34,424.22 = 13,767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,945/34,424.22 = 13,767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,945x = 34,424.22 × 13,767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,945x = 473,943,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,943,022.18/24,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.52

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