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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.47, 33,161.69 and 13,961.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.47, 33,161.69 and 13,961.95 is: 19,263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.47 : 33,161.69 = 13,961.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.47/33,161.69 = 13,961.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.47x = 33,161.69 × 13,961.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.47x = 463,001,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,001,622.08/24,035.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.27

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