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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.45, 33,886.62 and 13,941.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.45, 33,886.62 and 13,941.86 is: 19,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.45 : 33,886.62 = 13,941.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.45/33,886.62 = 13,941.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.45x = 33,886.62 × 13,941.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.45x = 472,442,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,442,342.48/24,552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.17

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