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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,718.12, 34,109.58 and 13,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,718.12, 34,109.58 and 13,963 is: 19,268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,718.12 : 34,109.58 = 13,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,718.12/34,109.58 = 13,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,718.12x = 34,109.58 × 13,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,718.12x = 476,272,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,272,065.54/24,718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.13

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