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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,538.96, 33,864.82 and 13,929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,538.96, 33,864.82 and 13,929.58 is: 19,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,538.96 : 33,864.82 = 13,929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,538.96/33,864.82 = 13,929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,538.96x = 33,864.82 × 13,929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,538.96x = 471,722,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,722,719.38/24,538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.42

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