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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,719.64, 34,112.78 and 13,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,719.64, 34,112.78 and 13,541.72 is: 18,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,719.64 : 34,112.78 = 13,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,719.64/34,112.78 = 13,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,719.64x = 34,112.78 × 13,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,719.64x = 461,945,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,945,715.18/24,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.40

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