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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.08, 33,934.40 and 13,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.08, 33,934.40 and 13,983.20 is: 19,296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.08 : 33,934.40 = 13,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.08/33,934.40 = 13,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.08x = 33,934.40 × 13,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.08x = 474,511,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,511,502.08/24,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,296.87

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