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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,044.94, 33,174.60 and 13,971.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,044.94, 33,174.60 and 13,971.47 is: 19,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,044.94 : 33,174.60 = 13,971.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,044.94/33,174.60 = 13,971.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,044.94x = 33,174.60 × 13,971.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,044.94x = 463,497,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,497,762.79/24,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,276.31

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