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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,583.61, 33,925.41 and 13,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,583.61, 33,925.41 and 13,975.28 is: 19,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,583.61 : 33,925.41 = 13,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,583.61/33,925.41 = 13,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,583.61x = 33,925.41 × 13,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,583.61x = 474,117,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,117,103.86/24,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.90

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