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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,037.76, 33,170.08 and 13,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,037.76, 33,170.08 and 13,962.96 is: 19,267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,037.76 : 33,170.08 = 13,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,037.76/33,170.08 = 13,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,037.76x = 33,170.08 × 13,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,037.76x = 463,152,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,152,500.24/24,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.71

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