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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.24, 33,957.36 and 13,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.24, 33,957.36 and 13,997.40 is: 19,316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.24 : 33,957.36 = 13,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.24/33,957.36 = 13,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.24x = 33,957.36 × 13,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.24x = 475,314,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,314,750.86/24,606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.84

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