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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,874.21, 34,327.03 and 13,544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,874.21, 34,327.03 and 13,544.33 is: 18,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,874.21 : 34,327.03 = 13,544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,874.21/34,327.03 = 13,544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,874.21x = 34,327.03 × 13,544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,874.21x = 464,936,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,936,545.47/24,874.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.51

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