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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.28, 33,858.90 and 13,924.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.28, 33,858.90 and 13,924.47 is: 19,215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.28 : 33,858.90 = 13,924.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.28/33,858.90 = 13,924.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.28x = 33,858.90 × 13,924.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.28x = 471,467,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,467,237.28/24,536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.11

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