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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.46, 33,893.10 and 13,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.46, 33,893.10 and 13,950 is: 19,250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.46 : 33,893.10 = 13,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.46/33,893.10 = 13,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.46x = 33,893.10 × 13,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.46x = 472,808,745
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,808,745/24,560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.81

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