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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,596.61, 33,942.99 and 13,840.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,596.61, 33,942.99 and 13,840.68 is: 19,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,596.61 : 33,942.99 = 13,840.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,596.61/33,942.99 = 13,840.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,596.61x = 33,942.99 × 13,840.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,596.61x = 469,794,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,794,062.83/24,596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,099.95

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