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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,609.27, 33,964.03 and 13,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,609.27, 33,964.03 and 13,996.85 is: 19,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.27 : 33,964.03 = 13,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.27/33,964.03 = 13,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.27x = 33,964.03 × 13,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.27x = 475,389,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,389,511.40/24,609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,317.50

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