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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.52, 33,162.57 and 13,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.52, 33,162.57 and 13,957.76 is: 19,258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.52 : 33,162.57 = 13,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.52/33,162.57 = 13,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.52x = 33,162.57 × 13,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.52x = 462,875,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,875,027.23/24,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.76

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