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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,718.69, 34,114.78 and 13,964.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,718.69, 34,114.78 and 13,964.01 is: 19,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,718.69 : 34,114.78 = 13,964.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,718.69/34,114.78 = 13,964.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,718.69x = 34,114.78 × 13,964.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,718.69x = 476,379,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,379,129.07/24,718.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,272.02

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