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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,593.22, 33,937.99 and 13,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,593.22, 33,937.99 and 13,986.27 is: 19,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,593.22 : 33,937.99 = 13,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,593.22/33,937.99 = 13,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,593.22x = 33,937.99 × 13,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,593.22x = 474,665,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,665,856.43/24,593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.68

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