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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,597.22, 33,942.96 and 13,986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,597.22, 33,942.96 and 13,986.62 is: 19,300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,597.22 : 33,942.96 = 13,986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,597.22/33,942.96 = 13,986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,597.22x = 33,942.96 × 13,986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,597.22x = 474,747,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,747,368.05/24,597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.86

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