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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.54, 33,881.10 and 13,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.54, 33,881.10 and 13,942.08 is: 19,239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.54 : 33,881.10 = 13,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.54/33,881.10 = 13,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.54x = 33,881.10 × 13,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.54x = 472,373,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,373,006.69/24,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.27

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