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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.44, 33,958.71 and 13,997.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.44, 33,958.71 and 13,997.43 is: 19,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.44 : 33,958.71 = 13,997.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.44/33,958.71 = 13,997.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.44x = 33,958.71 × 13,997.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.44x = 475,334,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,334,666.12/24,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.71

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