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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,549.68, 33,878.78 and 13,939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,549.68, 33,878.78 and 13,939.54 is: 19,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,549.68 : 33,878.78 = 13,939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,549.68/33,878.78 = 13,939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,549.68x = 33,878.78 × 13,939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,549.68x = 472,254,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,254,608.96/24,549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.69

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