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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,557.59, 33,879.90 and 13,945.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,557.59, 33,879.90 and 13,945.78 is: 19,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,557.59 : 33,879.90 = 13,945.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,557.59/33,879.90 = 13,945.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,557.59x = 33,879.90 × 13,945.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,557.59x = 472,481,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,481,631.82/24,557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.74

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