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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.66, 33,936.40 and 13,981.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.66, 33,936.40 and 13,981.29 is: 19,294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.66 : 33,936.40 = 13,981.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.66/33,936.40 = 13,981.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.66x = 33,936.40 × 13,981.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.66x = 474,474,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,474,649.96/24,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.13

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