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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.97, 33,162.37 and 13,962.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.97, 33,162.37 and 13,962.45 is: 19,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.97 : 33,162.37 = 13,962.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.97/33,162.37 = 13,962.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.97x = 33,162.37 × 13,962.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.97x = 463,027,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,027,933.01/24,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.96

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