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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,718, 34,111.68 and 13,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,718, 34,111.68 and 13,540.72 is: 18,686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,718 : 34,111.68 = 13,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,718/34,111.68 = 13,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,718x = 34,111.68 × 13,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,718x = 461,896,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,896,707.61/24,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,686.65

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