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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.82, 33,937.68 and 13,982.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.82, 33,937.68 and 13,982.22 is: 19,295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.82 : 33,937.68 = 13,982.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.82/33,937.68 = 13,982.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.82x = 33,937.68 × 13,982.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.82x = 474,524,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,524,160.48/24,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.24

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