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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,574.12, 33,912.38 and 13,964.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,574.12, 33,912.38 and 13,964.33 is: 19,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,574.12 : 33,912.38 = 13,964.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,574.12/33,912.38 = 13,964.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,574.12x = 33,912.38 × 13,964.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,574.12x = 473,563,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,563,665.41/24,574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.83

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