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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.22, 33,960.06 and 13,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.22, 33,960.06 and 13,999.68 is: 19,317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.22 : 33,960.06 = 13,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.22/33,960.06 = 13,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.22x = 33,960.06 × 13,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.22x = 475,429,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,429,972.78/24,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,317.61

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