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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.68, 33,934.16 and 13,980.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.68, 33,934.16 and 13,980.72 is: 19,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.68 : 33,934.16 = 13,980.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.68/33,934.16 = 13,980.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.68x = 33,934.16 × 13,980.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.68x = 474,423,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,423,989.40/24,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.05

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