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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.37, 33,946.97 and 13,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.37, 33,946.97 and 13,989 is: 19,304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.37 : 33,946.97 = 13,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.37/33,946.97 = 13,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.37x = 33,946.97 × 13,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.37x = 474,884,093.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,884,093.39/24,599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,304.73

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