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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.52, 33,203.98 and 13,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.52, 33,203.98 and 13,997.86 is: 19,309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.52 : 33,203.98 = 13,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.52/33,203.98 = 13,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.52x = 33,203.98 × 13,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.52x = 464,784,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,784,663.48/24,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.29

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