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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.83, 34,323.77 and 13,540.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.83, 34,323.77 and 13,540.61 is: 18,686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.83 : 34,323.77 = 13,540.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.83/34,323.77 = 13,540.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.83x = 34,323.77 × 13,540.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.83x = 464,764,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,764,614.02/24,871.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,686.39

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