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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,566.83, 33,902.34 and 13,957.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,566.83, 33,902.34 and 13,957.04 is: 19,260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,566.83 : 33,902.34 = 13,957.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,566.83/33,902.34 = 13,957.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,566.83x = 33,902.34 × 13,957.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,566.83x = 473,176,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,176,390.27/24,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,260.78

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