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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,593.99, 33,941.31 and 13,984.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,593.99, 33,941.31 and 13,984.61 is: 19,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,593.99 : 33,941.31 = 13,984.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,593.99/33,941.31 = 13,984.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,593.99x = 33,941.31 × 13,984.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,593.99x = 474,655,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,655,983.24/24,593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.67

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