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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.63, 34,460.84 and 13,793.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.63, 34,460.84 and 13,793.63 is: 19,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.63 : 34,460.84 = 13,793.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.63/34,460.84 = 13,793.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.63x = 34,460.84 × 13,793.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.63x = 475,339,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,339,938.63/24,971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.20

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