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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.88, 35,974.02 and 11,970.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.88, 35,974.02 and 11,970.69 is: 17,931.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.88 : 35,974.02 = 11,970.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.88/35,974.02 = 11,970.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.88x = 35,974.02 × 11,970.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.88x = 430,633,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,633,841.47/24,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,931.96

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