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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.36, 33,936.94 and 13,979.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.36, 33,936.94 and 13,979.97 is: 19,293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.36 : 33,936.94 = 13,979.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.36/33,936.94 = 13,979.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.36x = 33,936.94 × 13,979.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.36x = 474,437,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,437,457.99/24,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,293.63

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