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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,575.83, 33,913.56 and 13,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,575.83, 33,913.56 and 13,966.45 is: 19,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,575.83 : 33,913.56 = 13,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,575.83/33,913.56 = 13,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,575.83x = 33,913.56 × 13,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,575.83x = 473,652,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,652,040.06/24,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.08

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