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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.44, 33,169.62 and 13,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.44, 33,169.62 and 13,965.52 is: 19,272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.44 : 33,169.62 = 13,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.44/33,169.62 = 13,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.44x = 33,169.62 × 13,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.44x = 463,230,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,230,991.50/24,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,272.83

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