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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.54, 33,931.86 and 13,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.54, 33,931.86 and 13,977.48 is: 19,288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.54 : 33,931.86 = 13,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.54/33,931.86 = 13,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.54x = 33,931.86 × 13,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.54x = 474,281,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,281,894.51/24,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,288.74

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