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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.13, 33,935.76 and 13,981.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.13, 33,935.76 and 13,981.41 is: 19,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.13 : 33,935.76 = 13,981.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.13/33,935.76 = 13,981.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.13x = 33,935.76 × 13,981.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.13x = 474,469,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,469,774.22/24,591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.35

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