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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.97, 34,322.34 and 13,968.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.97, 34,322.34 and 13,968.99 is: 19,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.97 : 34,322.34 = 13,968.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.97/34,322.34 = 13,968.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.97x = 34,322.34 × 13,968.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.97x = 479,448,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,448,605.33/24,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.21

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