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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.19, 34,323.51 and 13,542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.19, 34,323.51 and 13,542.33 is: 18,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.19 : 34,323.51 = 13,542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.19/34,323.51 = 13,542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.19x = 34,323.51 × 13,542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.19x = 464,820,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,820,299.18/24,872.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,688.35

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