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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.70, 34,113.42 and 13,963.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.70, 34,113.42 and 13,963.03 is: 19,270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.70 : 34,113.42 = 13,963.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.70/34,113.42 = 13,963.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.70x = 34,113.42 × 13,963.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.70x = 476,326,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,326,673.94/24,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.67

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