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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.77, 33,169.18 and 13,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.77, 33,169.18 and 13,970.11 is: 19,278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.77 : 33,169.18 = 13,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.77/33,169.18 = 13,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.77x = 33,169.18 × 13,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.77x = 463,377,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,377,093.21/24,035.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.65

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