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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,540.96, 33,867.58 and 13,931.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,540.96, 33,867.58 and 13,931.58 is: 19,226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,540.96 : 33,867.58 = 13,931.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,540.96/33,867.58 = 13,931.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,540.96x = 33,867.58 × 13,931.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,540.96x = 471,828,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,828,900.18/24,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,226.18

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