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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,603.12, 33,951.99 and 13,847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,603.12, 33,951.99 and 13,847.94 is: 19,109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,603.12 : 33,951.99 = 13,847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,603.12/33,951.99 = 13,847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,603.12x = 33,951.99 × 13,847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,603.12x = 470,165,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,165,172.33/24,603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,109.98

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