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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,594.83, 33,932.34 and 13,837.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,594.83, 33,932.34 and 13,837.97 is: 19,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,594.83 : 33,932.34 = 13,837.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,594.83/33,932.34 = 13,837.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,594.83x = 33,932.34 × 13,837.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,594.83x = 469,554,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,554,533.29/24,594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.60

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