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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,546.81, 33,874.74 and 13,936.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,546.81, 33,874.74 and 13,936.62 is: 19,232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,546.81 : 33,874.74 = 13,936.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,546.81/33,874.74 = 13,936.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,546.81x = 33,874.74 × 13,936.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,546.81x = 472,099,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,099,378.98/24,546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,232.62

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