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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,546.28, 33,872.70 and 13,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,546.28, 33,872.70 and 13,934.50 is: 19,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,546.28 : 33,872.70 = 13,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,546.28/33,872.70 = 13,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,546.28x = 33,872.70 × 13,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,546.28x = 471,999,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,999,138.15/24,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,228.95

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