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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,551.55, 33,879.94 and 13,940.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,551.55, 33,879.94 and 13,940.96 is: 19,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,551.55 : 33,879.94 = 13,940.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,551.55/33,879.94 = 13,940.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,551.55x = 33,879.94 × 13,940.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,551.55x = 472,318,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,318,684.09/24,551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.84

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