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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,566.99, 33,902.56 and 13,957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,566.99, 33,902.56 and 13,957.21 is: 19,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,566.99 : 33,902.56 = 13,957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,566.99/33,902.56 = 13,957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,566.99x = 33,902.56 × 13,957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,566.99x = 473,185,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,185,099.59/24,566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.01

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