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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,568.23, 33,904.27 and 13,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,568.23, 33,904.27 and 13,958.44 is: 19,262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,568.23 : 33,904.27 = 13,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,568.23/33,904.27 = 13,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,568.23x = 33,904.27 × 13,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,568.23x = 473,250,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,250,718.54/24,568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.71

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