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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.52, 33,936.15 and 13,981.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.52, 33,936.15 and 13,981.16 is: 19,293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.52 : 33,936.15 = 13,981.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.52/33,936.15 = 13,981.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.52x = 33,936.15 × 13,981.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.52x = 474,466,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,466,742.93/24,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,293.92

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