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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.56, 33,982.48 and 13,870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.56, 33,982.48 and 13,870.96 is: 19,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.56 : 33,982.48 = 13,870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.56/33,982.48 = 13,870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.56x = 33,982.48 × 13,870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.56x = 471,369,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,369,620.78/24,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.48

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