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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.28, 34,110.72 and 13,539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.28, 34,110.72 and 13,539.28 is: 18,684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.28 : 34,110.72 = 13,539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.28/34,110.72 = 13,539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.28x = 34,110.72 × 13,539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.28x = 461,834,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,834,589.08/24,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.68

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