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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.25, 33,903.71 and 13,958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.25, 33,903.71 and 13,958.68 is: 19,263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.25 : 33,903.71 = 13,958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.25/33,903.71 = 13,958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.25x = 33,903.71 × 13,958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.25x = 473,250,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,250,936.50/24,567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.49

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