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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.94, 33,921.71 and 13,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.94, 33,921.71 and 13,970.30 is: 19,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.94 : 33,921.71 = 13,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.94/33,921.71 = 13,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.94x = 33,921.71 × 13,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.94x = 473,896,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,896,225.75/24,580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.02

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