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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,568.55, 33,904.61 and 13,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,568.55, 33,904.61 and 13,958.20 is: 19,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,568.55 : 33,904.61 = 13,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,568.55/33,904.61 = 13,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,568.55x = 33,904.61 × 13,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,568.55x = 473,247,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,247,327.30/24,568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.32

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