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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.77, 34,106.20 and 13,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.77, 34,106.20 and 13,964.38 is: 19,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.77 : 34,106.20 = 13,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.77/34,106.20 = 13,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.77x = 34,106.20 × 13,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.77x = 476,271,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,271,816.98/24,720.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.06

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