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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,583.23, 33,924.85 and 13,973.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,583.23, 33,924.85 and 13,973.54 is: 19,283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,583.23 : 33,924.85 = 13,973.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,583.23/33,924.85 = 13,973.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,583.23x = 33,924.85 × 13,973.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,583.23x = 474,050,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,050,043.91/24,583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.47

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