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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.78, 34,436.70 and 13,776.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.78, 34,436.70 and 13,776.78 is: 19,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.78 : 34,436.70 = 13,776.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.78/34,436.70 = 13,776.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.78x = 34,436.70 × 13,776.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.78x = 474,426,839.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,426,839.83/24,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.46

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