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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.18, 34,323.82 and 13,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.18, 34,323.82 and 13,541.76 is: 18,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.18 : 34,323.82 = 13,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.18/34,323.82 = 13,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.18x = 34,323.82 × 13,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.18x = 464,804,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,804,898.87/24,872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.74

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