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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,596.28, 33,941.70 and 13,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,596.28, 33,941.70 and 13,984.74 is: 19,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,596.28 : 33,941.70 = 13,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,596.28/33,941.70 = 13,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,596.28x = 33,941.70 × 13,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,596.28x = 474,665,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,665,849.66/24,596.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.28

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