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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.08, 34,323.73 and 13,542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.08, 34,323.73 and 13,542.28 is: 18,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.08 : 34,323.73 = 13,542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.08/34,323.73 = 13,542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.08x = 34,323.73 × 13,542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.08x = 464,821,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,821,442.64/24,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.74

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