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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.64, 33,937.83 and 13,982.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.64, 33,937.83 and 13,982.91 is: 19,296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.64 : 33,937.83 = 13,982.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.64/33,937.83 = 13,982.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.64x = 33,937.83 × 13,982.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.64x = 474,549,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,549,622.49/24,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,296.41

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