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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.55, 33,908.75 and 13,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.55, 33,908.75 and 13,961.20 is: 19,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.55 : 33,908.75 = 13,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.55/33,908.75 = 13,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.55x = 33,908.75 × 13,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.55x = 473,406,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,406,840.50/24,571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.46

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