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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.54, 33,932.67 and 13,978.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.54, 33,932.67 and 13,978.10 is: 19,288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.54 : 33,932.67 = 13,978.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.54/33,932.67 = 13,978.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.54x = 33,932.67 × 13,978.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.54x = 474,314,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,314,254.53/24,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,288.48

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