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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,557.94, 33,889.86 and 13,950.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,557.94, 33,889.86 and 13,950.99 is: 19,252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,557.94 : 33,889.86 = 13,950.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,557.94/33,889.86 = 13,950.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,557.94x = 33,889.86 × 13,950.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,557.94x = 472,797,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,797,097.96/24,557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.31

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