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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.13, 33,908.25 and 13,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.13, 33,908.25 and 13,961.34 is: 19,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.13 : 33,908.25 = 13,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.13/33,908.25 = 13,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.13x = 33,908.25 × 13,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.13x = 473,404,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,404,607.06/24,571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.70

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