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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.08, 33,940.08 and 13,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.08, 33,940.08 and 13,984.32 is: 19,300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.08 : 33,940.08 = 13,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.08/33,940.08 = 13,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.08x = 33,940.08 × 13,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.08x = 474,628,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,628,939.55/24,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.07

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