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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,568.82, 33,905.10 and 13,959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,568.82, 33,905.10 and 13,959.04 is: 19,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,568.82 : 33,905.10 = 13,959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,568.82/33,905.10 = 13,959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,568.82x = 33,905.10 × 13,959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,568.82x = 473,282,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,282,647.10/24,568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.55

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