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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,568.83, 33,903.90 and 13,959.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,568.83, 33,903.90 and 13,959.45 is: 19,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,568.83 : 33,903.90 = 13,959.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,568.83/33,903.90 = 13,959.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,568.83x = 33,903.90 × 13,959.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,568.83x = 473,279,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,279,796.86/24,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.42

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