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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.46, 33,882.06 and 13,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.46, 33,882.06 and 13,942 is: 19,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.46 : 33,882.06 = 13,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.46/33,882.06 = 13,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.46x = 33,882.06 × 13,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.46x = 472,383,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,383,680.52/24,552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.77

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