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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.74, 34,103.34 and 13,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.74, 34,103.34 and 13,962.06 is: 19,263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.74 : 34,103.34 = 13,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.74/34,103.34 = 13,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.74x = 34,103.34 × 13,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.74x = 476,152,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,152,879.28/24,717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.61

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