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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.56, 33,174.46 and 13,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.56, 33,174.46 and 13,973.92 is: 19,283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.56 : 33,174.46 = 13,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.56/33,174.46 = 13,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.56x = 33,174.46 × 13,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.56x = 463,577,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,577,250.08/24,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.93

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