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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.48, 33,903.23 and 13,957.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.48, 33,903.23 and 13,957.69 is: 19,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.48 : 33,903.23 = 13,957.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.48/33,903.23 = 13,957.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.48x = 33,903.23 × 13,957.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.48x = 473,210,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,210,893.99/24,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.68

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