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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,723.65, 34,121.93 and 13,970.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,723.65, 34,121.93 and 13,970.75 is: 19,281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,723.65 : 34,121.93 = 13,970.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,723.65/34,121.93 = 13,970.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,723.65x = 34,121.93 × 13,970.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,723.65x = 476,708,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,708,713.08/24,723.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.49

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