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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.44, 33,928.08 and 13,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.44, 33,928.08 and 13,977.20 is: 19,283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.44 : 33,928.08 = 13,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.44/33,928.08 = 13,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.44x = 33,928.08 × 13,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.44x = 474,219,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,219,559.78/24,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.93

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