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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.27, 33,931.36 and 13,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.27, 33,931.36 and 13,979.68 is: 19,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.27 : 33,931.36 = 13,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.27/33,931.36 = 13,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.27x = 33,931.36 × 13,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.27x = 474,349,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,349,554.76/24,590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.13

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