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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.59, 33,957.18 and 13,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.59, 33,957.18 and 13,995.90 is: 19,315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.59 : 33,957.18 = 13,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.59/33,957.18 = 13,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.59x = 33,957.18 × 13,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.59x = 475,261,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,261,295.56/24,604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.96

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