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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.13, 33,937.14 and 13,982.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.13, 33,937.14 and 13,982.41 is: 19,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.13 : 33,937.14 = 13,982.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.13/33,937.14 = 13,982.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.13x = 33,937.14 × 13,982.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.13x = 474,523,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,523,005.71/24,592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.73

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