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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.53, 33,929.10 and 13,975.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.53, 33,929.10 and 13,975.47 is: 19,285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.53 : 33,929.10 = 13,975.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.53/33,929.10 = 13,975.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.53x = 33,929.10 × 13,975.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.53x = 474,175,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,175,119.18/24,586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.97

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