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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725, 34,121.22 and 13,547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725, 34,121.22 and 13,547.72 is: 18,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725 : 34,121.22 = 13,547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725/34,121.22 = 13,547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725x = 34,121.22 × 13,547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725x = 462,264,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,264,734.62/24,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,696.25

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