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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.59, 33,908.90 and 13,960.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.59, 33,908.90 and 13,960.75 is: 19,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.59 : 33,908.90 = 13,960.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.59/33,908.90 = 13,960.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.59x = 33,908.90 × 13,960.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.59x = 473,393,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,393,605.87/24,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.11

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