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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.72, 33,935.30 and 13,979.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.72, 33,935.30 and 13,979.94 is: 19,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.72 : 33,935.30 = 13,979.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.72/33,935.30 = 13,979.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.72x = 33,935.30 × 13,979.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.72x = 474,413,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,413,457.88/24,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,293.95

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