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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.10, 33,902.72 and 13,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.10, 33,902.72 and 13,957.32 is: 19,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.10 : 33,902.72 = 13,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.10/33,902.72 = 13,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.10x = 33,902.72 × 13,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.10x = 473,190,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,190,914.99/24,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.16

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