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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.26, 33,918.12 and 13,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.26, 33,918.12 and 13,968.96 is: 19,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.26 : 33,918.12 = 13,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.26/33,918.12 = 13,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.26x = 33,918.12 × 13,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.26x = 473,800,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,800,861.56/24,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.02

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