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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.14, 33,937.25 and 13,414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.14, 33,937.25 and 13,414.14 is: 18,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.14 : 33,937.25 = 13,414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.14/33,937.25 = 13,414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.14x = 33,937.25 × 13,414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.14x = 455,238,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,238,955.64/24,592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.56

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