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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.44, 33,926.70 and 13,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.44, 33,926.70 and 13,976.20 is: 19,282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.44 : 33,926.70 = 13,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.44/33,926.70 = 13,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.44x = 33,926.70 × 13,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.44x = 474,166,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,166,344.54/24,590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.55

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