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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,568.73, 33,904.96 and 13,958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,568.73, 33,904.96 and 13,958.94 is: 19,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,568.73 : 33,904.96 = 13,958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,568.73/33,904.96 = 13,958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,568.73x = 33,904.96 × 13,958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,568.73x = 473,277,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,277,302.34/24,568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.40

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