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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.96, 33,873.10 and 13,935.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.96, 33,873.10 and 13,935.58 is: 19,231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.96 : 33,873.10 = 13,935.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.96/33,873.10 = 13,935.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.96x = 33,873.10 × 13,935.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.96x = 472,041,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,041,294.90/24,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,231.70

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