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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.13, 33,162.82 and 13,957.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.13, 33,162.82 and 13,957.61 is: 19,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.13 : 33,162.82 = 13,957.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.13/33,162.82 = 13,957.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.13x = 33,162.82 × 13,957.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.13x = 462,873,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,873,507.35/24,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.21

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