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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.70, 34,327.35 and 13,544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.70, 34,327.35 and 13,544.91 is: 18,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.70 : 34,327.35 = 13,544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.70/34,327.35 = 13,544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.70x = 34,327.35 × 13,544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.70x = 464,960,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,960,866.29/24,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.37

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