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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,732.09, 34,131.95 and 13,973.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,732.09, 34,131.95 and 13,973.23 is: 19,284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,732.09 : 34,131.95 = 13,973.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,732.09/34,131.95 = 13,973.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,732.09x = 34,131.95 × 13,973.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,732.09x = 476,933,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,933,587.70/24,732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.00

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