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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,581.64, 33,922.61 and 13,971.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,581.64, 33,922.61 and 13,971.27 is: 19,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,581.64 : 33,922.61 = 13,971.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,581.64/33,922.61 = 13,971.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,581.64x = 33,922.61 × 13,971.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,581.64x = 473,942,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,942,053.16/24,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,280.32

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