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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.23, 33,902.89 and 13,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.23, 33,902.89 and 13,957.44 is: 19,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.23 : 33,902.89 = 13,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.23/33,902.89 = 13,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.23x = 33,902.89 × 13,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.23x = 473,197,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,197,483.21/24,567.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.33

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