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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,584.53, 33,926.34 and 13,973.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,584.53, 33,926.34 and 13,973.47 is: 19,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,584.53 : 33,926.34 = 13,973.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,584.53/33,926.34 = 13,973.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,584.53x = 33,926.34 × 13,973.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,584.53x = 474,068,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,068,694.20/24,584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.21

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