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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.96, 33,957.96 and 13,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.96, 33,957.96 and 13,997.52 is: 19,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.96 : 33,957.96 = 13,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.96/33,957.96 = 13,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.96x = 33,957.96 × 13,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.96x = 475,327,224.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,327,224.26/24,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.78

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