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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,583.55, 33,925.23 and 13,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,583.55, 33,925.23 and 13,975.23 is: 19,285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,583.55 : 33,925.23 = 13,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,583.55/33,925.23 = 13,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,583.55x = 33,925.23 × 13,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,583.55x = 474,112,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,112,892.05/24,583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.78

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