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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.83, 34,325.15 and 13,541.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.83, 34,325.15 and 13,541.61 is: 18,687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.83 : 34,325.15 = 13,541.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.83/34,325.15 = 13,541.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.83x = 34,325.15 × 13,541.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.83x = 464,817,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,817,794.49/24,872.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.77

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