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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.80, 33,945.84 and 13,986.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.80, 33,945.84 and 13,986.42 is: 19,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.80 : 33,945.84 = 13,986.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.80/33,945.84 = 13,986.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.80x = 33,945.84 × 13,986.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.80x = 474,780,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,780,775.49/24,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,303.33

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