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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.52, 33,941.66 and 13,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.52, 33,941.66 and 13,985.16 is: 19,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.52 : 33,941.66 = 13,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.52/33,941.66 = 13,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.52x = 33,941.66 × 13,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.52x = 474,679,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,679,411.02/24,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.42

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