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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.06, 33,909.42 and 13,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.06, 33,909.42 and 13,961.70 is: 19,267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.06 : 33,909.42 = 13,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.06/33,909.42 = 13,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.06x = 33,909.42 × 13,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.06x = 473,433,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,433,149.21/24,572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.13

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