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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,610.26, 33,958.80 and 13,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,610.26, 33,958.80 and 13,997.88 is: 19,315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,610.26 : 33,958.80 = 13,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,610.26/33,958.80 = 13,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,610.26x = 33,958.80 × 13,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,610.26x = 475,351,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,351,207.34/24,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.16

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