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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.82, 33,907.86 and 13,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.82, 33,907.86 and 13,961.04 is: 19,266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.82 : 33,907.86 = 13,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.82/33,907.86 = 13,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.82x = 33,907.86 × 13,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.82x = 473,388,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,388,989.77/24,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.31

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