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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.04, 34,322.96 and 13,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.04, 34,322.96 and 13,541.80 is: 18,687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.04 : 34,322.96 = 13,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.04/34,322.96 = 13,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.04x = 34,322.96 × 13,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.04x = 464,794,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,794,659.73/24,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.44

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