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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.27, 33,968.16 and 13,999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.27, 33,968.16 and 13,999.86 is: 19,321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.27 : 33,968.16 = 13,999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.27/33,968.16 = 13,999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.27x = 33,968.16 × 13,999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.27x = 475,549,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,549,484.46/24,612.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.64

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