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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.69, 34,113.40 and 13,963.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.69, 34,113.40 and 13,963.01 is: 19,270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.69 : 34,113.40 = 13,963.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.69/34,113.40 = 13,963.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.69x = 34,113.40 × 13,963.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.69x = 476,325,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,325,882.98/24,717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.65

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