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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.62, 33,933.15 and 13,978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.62, 33,933.15 and 13,978.38 is: 19,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.62 : 33,933.15 = 13,978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.62/33,933.15 = 13,978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.62x = 33,933.15 × 13,978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.62x = 474,330,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,330,465.30/24,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,287.51

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