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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,568.12, 33,904.80 and 13,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,568.12, 33,904.80 and 13,957.12 is: 19,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,568.12 : 33,904.80 = 13,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,568.12/33,904.80 = 13,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,568.12x = 33,904.80 × 13,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,568.12x = 473,213,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,213,362.18/24,568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.28

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