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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,609.96, 33,958.07 and 13,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,609.96, 33,958.07 and 13,853.26 is: 19,115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.96 : 33,958.07 = 13,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.96/33,958.07 = 13,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.96x = 33,958.07 × 13,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.96x = 470,429,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,429,997.94/24,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.43

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