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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.78, 33,871.97 and 13,934.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.78, 33,871.97 and 13,934.02 is: 19,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.78 : 33,871.97 = 13,934.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.78/33,871.97 = 13,934.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.78x = 33,871.97 × 13,934.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.78x = 471,972,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,972,707.42/24,545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,228.26

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