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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.28, 33,936.18 and 13,980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.28, 33,936.18 and 13,980.74 is: 19,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.28 : 33,936.18 = 13,980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.28/33,936.18 = 13,980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.28x = 33,936.18 × 13,980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.28x = 474,452,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,452,909.17/24,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.76

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