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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,719.28, 34,113.48 and 13,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,719.28, 34,113.48 and 13,541.28 is: 18,687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,719.28 : 34,113.48 = 13,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,719.28/34,113.48 = 13,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,719.28x = 34,113.48 × 13,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,719.28x = 461,940,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,940,184.45/24,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.44

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