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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,558.77, 33,882.17 and 13,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,558.77, 33,882.17 and 13,942.26 is: 19,235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,558.77 : 33,882.17 = 13,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,558.77/33,882.17 = 13,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,558.77x = 33,882.17 × 13,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,558.77x = 472,393,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,393,953.79/24,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.24

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