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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,537.42, 33,858.54 and 13,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,537.42, 33,858.54 and 13,924.80 is: 19,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,537.42 : 33,858.54 = 13,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,537.42/33,858.54 = 13,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,537.42x = 33,858.54 × 13,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,537.42x = 471,473,397.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,473,397.79/24,537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.47

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