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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.76, 33,959.14 and 13,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.76, 33,959.14 and 13,999.80 is: 19,320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.76 : 33,959.14 = 13,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.76/33,959.14 = 13,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.76x = 33,959.14 × 13,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.76x = 475,421,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,421,168.17/24,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.75

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