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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.27, 33,928.61 and 13,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.27, 33,928.61 and 13,977.68 is: 19,287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.27 : 33,928.61 = 13,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.27/33,928.61 = 13,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.27x = 33,928.61 × 13,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.27x = 474,243,013.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,243,013.89/24,588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,287.37

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