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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.05, 33,902.56 and 13,955.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.05, 33,902.56 and 13,955.81 is: 19,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.05 : 33,902.56 = 13,955.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.05/33,902.56 = 13,955.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.05x = 33,902.56 × 13,955.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.05x = 473,137,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,137,685.87/24,570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.68

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