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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.12, 34,108.20 and 13,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.12, 34,108.20 and 13,962 is: 19,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.12 : 34,108.20 = 13,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.12/34,108.20 = 13,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.12x = 34,108.20 × 13,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.12x = 476,218,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,218,688.40/24,717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.75

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