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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,722.76, 34,117.41 and 13,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,722.76, 34,117.41 and 13,544.76 is: 18,691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,722.76 : 34,117.41 = 13,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,722.76/34,117.41 = 13,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,722.76x = 34,117.41 × 13,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,722.76x = 462,112,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,112,130.27/24,722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.77

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