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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.52, 33,168.84 and 13,969.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.52, 33,168.84 and 13,969.86 is: 19,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.52 : 33,168.84 = 13,969.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.52/33,168.84 = 13,969.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.52x = 33,168.84 × 13,969.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.52x = 463,363,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,363,981.31/24,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.30

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