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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.41, 33,951.83 and 13,990.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.41, 33,951.83 and 13,990.41 is: 19,307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.41 : 33,951.83 = 13,990.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.41/33,951.83 = 13,990.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.41x = 33,951.83 × 13,990.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.41x = 474,999,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,999,952.00/24,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,307.83

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