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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.22, 33,942.12 and 13,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.22, 33,942.12 and 13,986.68 is: 19,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.22 : 33,942.12 = 13,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.22/33,942.12 = 13,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.22x = 33,942.12 × 13,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.22x = 474,737,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,737,570.96/24,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.67

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