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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.34, 33,168.57 and 13,969.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.34, 33,168.57 and 13,969.67 is: 19,278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.34 : 33,168.57 = 13,969.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.34/33,168.57 = 13,969.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.34x = 33,168.57 × 13,969.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.34x = 463,353,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,353,977.27/24,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.03

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