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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.59, 33,919.95 and 13,968.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.59, 33,919.95 and 13,968.83 is: 19,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.59 : 33,919.95 = 13,968.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.59/33,919.95 = 13,968.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.59x = 33,919.95 × 13,968.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.59x = 473,821,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,821,845.56/24,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.61

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