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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.77, 33,167.80 and 13,969.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.77, 33,167.80 and 13,969.11 is: 19,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.77 : 33,167.80 = 13,969.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.77/33,167.80 = 13,969.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.77x = 33,167.80 × 13,969.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.77x = 463,324,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,324,646.66/24,034.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,277.27

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