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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,581.62, 33,925.52 and 13,972.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,581.62, 33,925.52 and 13,972.85 is: 19,284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,581.62 : 33,925.52 = 13,972.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,581.62/33,925.52 = 13,972.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,581.62x = 33,925.52 × 13,972.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,581.62x = 474,036,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,036,194.66/24,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.17

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