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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,554.34, 33,875.42 and 13,942.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,554.34, 33,875.42 and 13,942.53 is: 19,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,554.34 : 33,875.42 = 13,942.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,554.34/33,875.42 = 13,942.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,554.34x = 33,875.42 × 13,942.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,554.34x = 472,308,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,308,989.90/24,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.25

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