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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,605.16, 33,954.52 and 13,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,605.16, 33,954.52 and 13,994.12 is: 19,311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,605.16 : 33,954.52 = 13,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,605.16/33,954.52 = 13,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,605.16x = 33,954.52 × 13,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,605.16x = 475,163,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,163,387.68/24,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,311.53

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