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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,582.61, 33,924.03 and 13,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,582.61, 33,924.03 and 13,974.28 is: 19,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,582.61 : 33,924.03 = 13,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,582.61/33,924.03 = 13,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,582.61x = 33,924.03 × 13,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,582.61x = 474,063,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,063,893.95/24,582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.52

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