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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.46, 34,101.27 and 13,959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.46, 34,101.27 and 13,959.09 is: 19,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.46 : 34,101.27 = 13,959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.46/34,101.27 = 13,959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.46x = 34,101.27 × 13,959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.46x = 476,022,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,022,697.04/24,713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.68

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