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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.41, 33,960.12 and 13,996.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.41, 33,960.12 and 13,996.41 is: 19,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.41 : 33,960.12 = 13,996.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.41/33,960.12 = 13,996.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.41x = 33,960.12 × 13,996.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.41x = 475,319,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,319,763.17/24,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.12

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