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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.28, 33,934.80 and 13,979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.28, 33,934.80 and 13,979.74 is: 19,291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.28 : 33,934.80 = 13,979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.28/33,934.80 = 13,979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.28x = 33,934.80 × 13,979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.28x = 474,399,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,399,680.95/24,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,291.38

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