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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.44, 33,859.28 and 13,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.44, 33,859.28 and 13,925.88 is: 19,217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.44 : 33,859.28 = 13,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.44/33,859.28 = 13,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.44x = 33,859.28 × 13,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.44x = 471,520,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,520,270.17/24,536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.14

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