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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,594.08, 33,942.84 and 13,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,594.08, 33,942.84 and 13,986.32 is: 19,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,594.08 : 33,942.84 = 13,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,594.08/33,942.84 = 13,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,594.08x = 33,942.84 × 13,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,594.08x = 474,735,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,735,421.95/24,594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,302.83

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