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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,584.73, 33,926.91 and 13,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,584.73, 33,926.91 and 13,975.04 is: 19,285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,584.73 : 33,926.91 = 13,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,584.73/33,926.91 = 13,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,584.73x = 33,926.91 × 13,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,584.73x = 474,129,754.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,129,754.69/24,584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.54

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