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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,593.49, 33,940.62 and 13,984.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,593.49, 33,940.62 and 13,984.11 is: 19,298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,593.49 : 33,940.62 = 13,984.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,593.49/33,940.62 = 13,984.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,593.49x = 33,940.62 × 13,984.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,593.49x = 474,629,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,629,363.55/24,593.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.98

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