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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,535.97, 33,860.67 and 13,926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,535.97, 33,860.67 and 13,926.59 is: 19,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,535.97 : 33,860.67 = 13,926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,535.97/33,860.67 = 13,926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,535.97x = 33,860.67 × 13,926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,535.97x = 471,563,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,563,498.91/24,535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.28

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