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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.31, 33,937.39 and 13,414.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.31, 33,937.39 and 13,414.31 is: 18,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.31 : 33,937.39 = 13,414.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.31/33,937.39 = 13,414.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.31x = 33,937.39 × 13,414.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.31x = 455,246,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,246,771.66/24,592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.75

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