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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.62, 33,910.31 and 13,962.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.62, 33,910.31 and 13,962.83 is: 19,268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.62 : 33,910.31 = 13,962.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.62/33,910.31 = 13,962.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.62x = 33,910.31 × 13,962.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.62x = 473,483,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,483,893.78/24,572.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.76

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