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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.91, 33,957.63 and 13,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.91, 33,957.63 and 13,996.11 is: 19,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.91 : 33,957.63 = 13,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.91/33,957.63 = 13,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.91x = 33,957.63 × 13,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.91x = 475,274,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,274,724.82/24,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.26

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