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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.56, 33,985.24 and 13,872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.56, 33,985.24 and 13,872.96 is: 19,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.56 : 33,985.24 = 13,872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.56/33,985.24 = 13,872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.56x = 33,985.24 × 13,872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.56x = 471,475,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,475,875.11/24,627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.24

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