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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.18, 33,903.62 and 13,958.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.18, 33,903.62 and 13,958.62 is: 19,263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.18 : 33,903.62 = 13,958.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.18/33,903.62 = 13,958.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.18x = 33,903.62 × 13,958.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.18x = 473,247,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,247,748.20/24,567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.41

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