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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,582.88, 33,927.28 and 13,974.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,582.88, 33,927.28 and 13,974.11 is: 19,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,582.88 : 33,927.28 = 13,974.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,582.88/33,927.28 = 13,974.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,582.88x = 33,927.28 × 13,974.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,582.88x = 474,103,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,103,373.08/24,582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.92

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