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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.83, 33,945.96 and 13,988.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.83, 33,945.96 and 13,988.22 is: 19,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.83 : 33,945.96 = 13,988.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.83/33,945.96 = 13,988.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.83x = 33,945.96 × 13,988.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.83x = 474,843,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,843,556.59/24,598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,303.50

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