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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.76, 33,948.09 and 13,989.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.76, 33,948.09 and 13,989.48 is: 19,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.76 : 33,948.09 = 13,989.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.76/33,948.09 = 13,989.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.76x = 33,948.09 × 13,989.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.76x = 474,916,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,916,126.09/24,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,305.72

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