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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.84, 33,377.96 and 13,978.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.84, 33,377.96 and 13,978.12 is: 19,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.84 : 33,377.96 = 13,978.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.84/33,377.96 = 13,978.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.84x = 33,377.96 × 13,978.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.84x = 466,561,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,561,130.24/24,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.29

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