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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.82, 33,903.72 and 13,958.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.82, 33,903.72 and 13,958.06 is: 19,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.82 : 33,903.72 = 13,958.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.82/33,903.72 = 13,958.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.82x = 33,903.72 × 13,958.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.82x = 473,230,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,230,157.98/24,567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.20

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