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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,602, 33,950.58 and 13,991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,602, 33,950.58 and 13,991.62 is: 19,308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,602 : 33,950.58 = 13,991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,602/33,950.58 = 13,991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,602x = 33,950.58 × 13,991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,602x = 475,023,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,023,614.14/24,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,308.33

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