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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,558.76, 33,891.28 and 13,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,558.76, 33,891.28 and 13,948.60 is: 19,249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,558.76 : 33,891.28 = 13,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,558.76/33,891.28 = 13,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,558.76x = 33,891.28 × 13,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,558.76x = 472,735,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,735,908.21/24,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,249.18

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